Greek Chios (Xios) Mastic (Mastiha) 50 Gr Cooking Culinary Baking Confectionary

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You’ve likely already figured out that mastic was the original chewing gum and mouth freshener. As a hardened gum, the flavour is initially bitter, but after a few minutes of chewing takes on its gummy consistency and releases a mouth freshening flavour which remains for about 15 to 20 minutes. Sauces and marinades – mastic gum can be used to add depth of flavor to sauces, marinades, and other condiments.

This is the most popular and easiest mastic recipe. For its preparation, a minimum of ingredients is required, and the finished product can then be used both for wrapping the cake, and for making flowers, and for sculpting various figures. The island's mastic production is controlled by a co-operative. Founded in 1938, the Chios Gum Mastic Growers Association ( Greek: Ένωση Μαστιχοπαραγωγών Χίου), abbreviated CGMGA, is a secondary cooperative organisation and acts as the collective representative organ of twenty primary cooperatives founded in the twenty-four mastic villages. [5] it has the exclusive management of natural Chios Mastiha in Greece and abroad. [6] Samali (Mastic flavoured Semolina Cake) is a traditional Greek dessert infused with Mastiha, a resin originating from the Mastic Tree in Chios and soaked in delicious syrup! So how to make your Samali the traditional way? I have included my very own decades old recipe that has never failed me.Ali-Shtayeh, M. S. and Abu Ghdeib, S. I. Antifungal activity of plant extracts against dermatophytes. Mycoses 1999;42(11-12):665-672. View abstract. Stimulant and diuretic, mastic was widely used medicinally in the past and chewed to neutralise foul breath. Compound mastic paint is a plastic substance painted as a sealant over wounds. It has been used as a temporary tooth filling either by itself or as a cotton wool plug soaked with a mastic solution in alcohol. It is thought to have anti-microbial properties and Columbus believed it was a cure for cholera. The Gum Mastic Grower’s Association lists over 60 uses for mastic including its use in the treatment of duodenal ulcers, heartburn, its anti-cancer properties and extolling its aphrodisiac effects. Plant Description and Cultivation Hazan Z, Adamsky K, Lucassen A, Levin LA. A first-in-human phase 1 randomized single and multiple ascending dose study of RPh201 in healthy volunteers. Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev. 2020;9(3):366-74. View abstract.

Start this Samali recipe by preparing the syrup. In a small pan add water, sugar and fresh juice from 1/2 lemon. Bring the boil and withdraw from the cooker. Let the syrup cool down.Mastiha, or mastic, is a crystal, resinous spice and natural chewing gum that hails exclusively from Chios, where it has been produced since antiquity and long known for its medicinal value. It is highly aromatic and therapeutic — excellent and scientifically proven as a salve against stomach ulcers, effective as a gum in promoting oral health. Mastiha is, indeed, one of the most seductive spices in the Mediterranean. It is faintly reminiscent of pine and has a deep, almost musky aroma. It is definitely Greece’s most exotic spice. Mastic is the name given to the resinous gum that leaks from the scored bark of the Gum Mastic Tree. There are many varieties of mastic trees in the Mediterranean and Middle East, but most of the world’s mastic production comes from trees that grow on the Greek island of Chios. Mastic is commonly used as a flavouring in chewing gum in Greece, Turkey and Lebanon, and as well as in sweet foods like Turkish Delight. However it is also used as a savoury seasoning in Greece and Egypt where it is found in vegetable preserves and meat marinades. It is added to certain dishes as a flavor additive and to things like ice-cream to add a rubbery texture as well as flavor. In the Lebanese kitchens it is added to custards, jams and puddings, like muhallabieh or ashtalieh. It is added to breads, like holy breads. It is added in the marinade of shawarma.

In the Maghreb, mastic is used mainly in cakes, sweets, and pastries and as a stabilizer in meringue and nougat. In Morocco, mastic is used in the preparation of smoked foods. [ citation needed] Zhou, L., Satoh, K., Takahashi, K., Watanabe, S., Nakamura, W., Maki, J., Hatano, H., Takekawa, F., Shimada, C., and Sakagami, H. Re-evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of mastic using activated macrophages. In Vivo 2009;23(4):583-589. View abstract. Triantafyllou, A., Bikineyeva, A., Dikalova, A., Nazarewicz, R., Lerakis, S., and Dikalov, S. Anti-inflammatory activity of Chios mastic gum is associated with inhibition of TNF-alpha induced oxidative stress. Nutr J 2011;10:64. View abstract. Cut your Samali into rhomboid pieces with a knife. With a paddle add slowly the syrup all over Samali.Loutrari, H., Magkouta, S., Pyriochou, A., Koika, V., Kolisis, F. N., Papapetropoulos, A., and Roussos, C. Mastic oil from Pistacia lentiscus var. chia inhibits growth and survival of human K562 leukemia cells and attenuates angiogenesis. Nutr Cancer 2006;55(1):86-93. View abstract. In cooking, I have had a hard time finding a perfect substitute. I usually go without it if I don't have any. If you do get your hands on some - it keeps forever, so buy a stash and keep it on hand for future uses. Baharat, also known as Lebanese Seven Spice or Advieh, has become one of the many ‘go-to’ spice blends along with Ras el Hanout and Chermoula. Herbie, always up to date or ahead with spice trends, was asked to contribute this article to Australian Gourmet Traveller in 1999. Yes, 24 years ago! This is the article: Legendary spice merchant and blender, Ian (Herbie) Hemphill, has Small Tears* (size no5), very clean mastic. It can be used as it is (without grounding) or it is ideal for grounding into powder for pharmaceutical use and for other uses.

Pulverize to a powder before using. Pounding it becomes easier with the addition of a little sugar or salt.. Store in airtight containers. Uses of Mastic Mastic – Mastic is an acrylic substance that functions similarly to glue as an adhesive. Mastic is a non-cementitious material with advantages and disadvantages when compared to thinset. Thinset is a waterproof substance that will not lose strength when exposed to water, and it is considerably stronger structurally than mastic. Mastic remover is a term used to describe a substance that is used to remove mastic. Sterer, N. Antimicrobial effect of mastic gum methanolic extract against Porphyromonas gingivalis. J Med Food 2006;9(2):290-292. View abstract. Iauk L, Ragusa S, Rapisarda A, et al. In vitro antimicrobial activity of Pistacia lentiscus L. extracts: preliminary report. J Chemother 1996;8:207-9. View abstract. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica with Wikisource reference Sorbet – mastic gum can be used as an ingredient in sorbet to help stabilize the texture and improve mouthfeel. When we started our operations on the Central Coast of NSW, it was a sleepy area in many ways. How things have changed in 20 years! We are pleased to announce that we have joined the vibrant Central Coast Maker’s Trail. Whether you have a few hours or an entire weekend to explore the Central Coast, the Makers Trail is the perfect adventure. This Moraschini V, Kischinhevsky ICC, Calasans-Maia MD, et al. Ineffectiveness of ozone therapy in nonsurgical periodontal treatment: a systematic review and metaanalysis of randomized clinical trials. Clin Oral Investig 2020;24(6):1877-1888. View abstract.