Chios Mastiha is a unique product with many beneficial qualities and wide- ranging uses since antiquity. Nowadays, it is used in pharmaceuticals, perfumes, cosmetics, beverages, bakery goods, sweets as well as in cooking.
Chios Mastiha...
is the natural resin of pistacia lentiscus var. Chia, a tree which grows only on the Aegean island of Chios, Greece. Scientific research shows that Chios Mastiha has anti- microbial, anti- inflammatory, and healing activity. Also, it has beneficial effects on both body hygiene and skin care.
Mastiha and its products have great beneficial properties and activities supported by scientific findings and research:
Contribute to the hygiene of the gastrointestinal system
Exhibit therapeutic effect in patients suffering from peptic ulcers
Exhibit strong anti-microbial and antibacterial action
Exhibit healing and anti-inflammatory activity
Act as a natural antioxidant agent
Make a positive contribution to oral hygiene
Uses:
Food and drinks industry
Pharmaceutical industry
Chemical industry
Ingredients: Chios Mastiha.
Important Note: Medium mastiha tears are quite soft. They are commonly used for cooking (after crashing the tears) and for chewing as well.
