Mastic

Masticha Chiou is a traditional product made for many years exclusively on the island of Chios in Mastichochoria or the so-called 'mastic villages'. It is a resin obtained from the mastic tree of Pistacia lentiscus kind. It is known as th... READ MORE

Tsikla Chiou is a type of chewing gum made from Masticha Chiou mastic tree resin, softeners and sugar. It is produced on the northern Aegean island of Chios, specifically in 24 towns of the Mastichochoria region known as the 'mastic villa... READ MORE

Asafoetida, also known as hing, is a pungent, resin-based spice obtained from the roots of Ferula plants native to the deserts of Iran and Afghanistan. It is widely used in India... READ MORE

Gondh refers to edible gum, a natural resin extracted from the bark of specific trees, primarily from the acacia tree. It is widely used in Indian cooking, especially in traditional sweets and health preparations. The most common type is acacia gu... READ MORE

Badam pisin, also known as almond gum, is a natural gum derived from the almond tree (lat. Prunus amygdalus). It appears as hard, crystalline chunks that, when soaked in water, transform into a jelly-like substance. In Indian cuisine, bad... READ MORE