ABOUT MASTIQE

A Kitchen Gem

Mastic gum is one of the most valuable ingredients in Aegean cuisine. It features in many traditional flavours, from bread to desserts, ice cream to sweets. Its use in ice cream and milk-based desserts in particular evokes childhood memories and the warmth of family meals. Due to its rarity today, it is considered one of the most valuable foods after white truffles and saffron.

Where Does It Come From?

Mastic resin is obtained from the island of Chios, located off the Aegean coast. This resin, which flows from the trunk of the mastic tree in the form of crystalline droplets, is also known among the locals as ‘the tears of Chios’.

How Does It Taste?

Mastic gum has a naturally sweet, vanilla-like and uniquely aromatic flavour. Its taste is so distinctive that it is almost impossible to compare it to any other flavour. Mastiqe Mastic Gum will make you notice this unique flavour every time you chew it, and you will find yourself looking for no other alternative.

Rich in History

The history of mastic dates back to ancient times. The first mention of mastic gum appears in the writings of Herodotus in the 5th century BC. During the same period, Hippocrates also used it in various treatments. The use of this ancient resin for dental hygiene and breath freshening began approximately 2,500 years ago on the Aegean coast.

Mastic Gum Drops

The word ‘mastic’ originates from the verb meaning ‘to chew’. From ancient Greece to Rome, and from the Ottoman Empire to the present day, mastic gum has been preferred for natural oral care and freshness. Today, we are reintroducing this ancient tradition with the modern and additive-free formula of Mastiqe Mastic Gum.

Gum Meant to be Shared!

Mastiqe is not just a chewing gum, but also a delicious companion for enjoyable moments. This special formula, blended with the natural flavour of mastic gum, is designed to make every moment you share with your loved ones more precious. Share your joy and multiply it.