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Original Mastic for Cooking, 100 G

Original Mastic for Cooking, 100 G
Original Mastic for Cooking, 100 G
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Original Mastic for Cooking, 100 G

The finest beads of Turkish mastic carefully collected that you can benefit from it in many fields as it is considered a nutritious gummy substance largely used in cooking and desserts industry processes. It can offer many health benefits as per many studies.

What is Mastic

  • Mastic is obtained from the sap of the mastic tree “Pistacia lentiscus”.
  • Commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine for its flavor and medical properties
  • Has got a unique flavor, slightly coniferous and rubbery texture
  • Usually used as a natural gum or flavoring in desserts especially in Greece and other Mediterranean countries.

Mastic Tree (Pistacia lentiscus or lentisk)

  • An evergreen shrub or a small one that belongs to the cashew family
  • Native to the Mediterranean region especially Greece, Turkey and can be found also in North Africa and the Middle East.
  • Besides to the resin material contained therein, mastic tree has got versatile uses, too.
  • The wood thereof is used for fuel and building and its leaves as a flavoring in some cuisines.
  • The tree enjoys a cultural importance in the Mediterranean Sea and is correlated to Greek traditions and mythology.

Benefits of Mastic

  • It’s believed that mastic has got benefits for the digestion system including minimizing the symptoms of stomach ulcer, heartburn, and acid reflux. It may also assist alleviating the symptoms of the IBD (inflammatory bowel disease).
  • Chewing the gum may assist reducing the unpleasant mouth odor and enhancing the oral health. It’s believed also that it has got anti-microbial properties that help preventing caries and gum diseases.
  • it’s been proven that mastic has got anti-inflammatory properties the thing that makes it beneficial in minimizing infections in all parts of the body including the joints and muscles.
  • Mastic is a rich source of antioxidants that may assist protecting the body from oxidative stress and cellular damage.
  • Mastic has been used topically to enhance the health of the skin and treat epidermal diseases such as acnes and eczema. It may also assist in minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Mastic Calories

Considering that it is not a dietary source, mastic does not contain significant calories, therefore, mastic consumption is unlikely to contribute in a large number of calories in your diet.

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