Niki – Whole Mastiha

Is a resin derived from the Pistacia lentiscus tree. Nuggets of this dried resin are among the first recorded substances chewed by humans. Is commercially used throughout Greece in things such as chewing gum, toothpaste and ice cream .There is also a traditional spoon sweet called gliko tou koutaliou and a traditional Easter sweet bread called Tsoureki.

Dimensions

2.5"W X 2.4"L X 0.2"H

Weight

4 gr

$1.99 CAD

Description

Is a resin derived from the Pistacia lentiscus tree. Nuggets of this dried resin are among the first recorded substances chewed by humans. Is commercially used throughout Greece in things such as chewing gum, toothpaste and ice cream .There is also a traditional spoon sweet called gliko tou koutaliou and a traditional Easter sweet bread called Tsoureki.