Elma Chios Mastiha 10 g

Mastic (mastiha) from the mastic trees of Chios is a unique product with many beneficial qualities and a wide range of uses since antiquity. Today it is used in pharmaceuticals, perfume, cosmetics, drinks, baking, confectionery and in cooking. Chios mastic is the natural resin of Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia, a tree that grows only on the Aegean island of Chios in Greece. Scientific research shows that Chios mastic has anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and healing properties, and beneficial effects on the body as well as on hygiene and skin care. Small mastic tears are considerably harder than large ones and should not be chewed; they are used ground, and therefore for cooking or as a food supplement. Properties: mastic trees and their products have many qualities supported by scientific findings and research:

• Contributes to the hygiene of the gastrointestinal system
• Shows a therapeutic effect in patients suffering from gastric ulcers
• Shows strong anti-microbial and antibacterial activity
• Shows healing and anti-inflammatory activity
• Acts as a natural antioxidant
• Contributes positively to oral hygiene

Suitable for making Greek Easter bread and Vasilopita (the Greek sweet bread for New Year’s Day), among other things, and for a number of mixed drinks.