As a spice, it continues to be used in Greece to flavor spirits and liquors, chewing gum and a number of cakes, pastries, spoon sweets and desserts. Sometimes it is even used in making cheese. Mastic resin is a key ingredient in Dondurma (Turkish ice cream), and Turkish puddings granting those confections its unusual texture and bright whiteness. In Lebanon and Egypt, the spice is used to flavor many sauces, ranging from soups to meats to desserts.
1 review for Mastic ( Greek gum ) 10 grams
Rated 5 out of 5
J.C. –
Comes in a nice little tin. Really fragrant and good, reminds me of our trip to Greece a few summers ago…I had never heard of this stuff until then. It’s used in cooking there but it’s also good for stomachaches (I would know…) and I’m even thinking about using it to make the most amazing ice cream that we had from this shop on Naxos. Just opening it took me back to Greece….ugh if only the airfare was a little cheaper!
As a spice, it continues to be used in Greece to flavor spirits and liquors, chewing gum and a number of cakes, pastries, spoon sweets and desserts. Sometimes it is even used in making cheese. Mastic resin is a key ingredient in Dondurma (Turkish ice cream), and Turkish puddings granting those confections its unusual texture and bright whiteness. In Lebanon and Egypt, the spice is used to flavor many sauces, ranging from soups to meats to desserts.
Comes in a nice little tin. Really fragrant and good, reminds me of our trip to Greece a few summers ago…I had never heard of this stuff until then. It’s used in cooking there but it’s also good for stomachaches (I would know…) and I’m even thinking about using it to make the most amazing ice cream that we had from this shop on Naxos. Just opening it took me back to Greece….ugh if only the airfare was a little cheaper!
J.C. –
Comes in a nice little tin. Really fragrant and good, reminds me of our trip to Greece a few summers ago…I had never heard of this stuff until then. It’s used in cooking there but it’s also good for stomachaches (I would know…) and I’m even thinking about using it to make the most amazing ice cream that we had from this shop on Naxos. Just opening it took me back to Greece….ugh if only the airfare was a little cheaper!
Best price I’ve found so far.