Description: Aromatic resin which is harvested by making incisions in the mastic tree. It is cultivated in only a few parts of the world, although first place in quality and quantity is the Greek island of Chios. Since 1997, Chios mastic has a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). It is mainly used in the cuisine of Eastern countries.

Uses: Its use in pastries is well known and it is used with all ingredients, almond-based, brioches, syrup-based and spoon-sweets. It is an ingredient in Italian panacotta and Greek New Year’s cake. It even goes with fresh cheeses and dried nuts, and is also used to fragrance ouzo and raki.

Combinations: Ideally combined with allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, mahlab and vanilla.

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