Mastic
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About
Mastic is a resin exuded from the bark of the mastic tree, a member of the pistachio family. Mastic is chewed to calm the stomach, and gives a sweet, licorice-like flavor to liqueurs (such as Masticha), pastries, cakes, sauces and cheese in a variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is also used to thicken ice cream and puddings.
Information
Other names: Mistakki
Translations: Mastika, Μαστίχα, Mastika, المصطكي, Мастика, マスティック, Mastika, Mastice, Uszczelniacze, Мастика, 마스틱, מסטיק, Мастика, 玛蹄, Mastix, Chioksen, Мастика