Greece is famous for the production of mastiha, or mastic, a tree resin collected from mastic trees that flourish in the distinct climate of Chios. Just 1 kilogram can retail for about $350. Today, it's known as "white gold" for its presumed health benefits and various uses in gum, cosmetics, and food. But harvesting this resin isn't simple. It requires farmers to first hurt the trees with as many as 600 cuts into each one's bark. It's only after each droplet has been collected by hand that the
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Greece is famous for the production of mastiha, or mastic, a tree resin collected from mastic trees that flourish in the distinct climate of Chios. Just 1 kilogram can retail for about $350. Today, it's known as "white gold" for its presumed health benefits and various uses in gum, cosmetics, and food. But harvesting this resin isn't simple. It requires farmers to first hurt the trees with as many as 600 cuts into each one's bark. It's only after each droplet has been collected by hand that the
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Mastic is one of those rare ingredients that’s only now becoming popular in the USA. Collecting the sap is a year long process completely done by hand. It starts with meticulous care of the tree and ends with a detailed cleaning - one piece at a time. The result is a clear, clean resin with potent anti-bacterial properties that works great as a digestive aid and supports gut health. This tree sap texture and firmness makes it great for scraping plaque and gunk off teeth which is why it’s one of
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