What is mastic gum? A plain-English guide to mastiha
Mastic gum is the natural resin of a Mediterranean tree, chewed for thousands of years. What it is, where it comes from, and why it's everywhere again.
Chios mastiha
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The best mastic gum (2026): a tested & honest buyer's guide
Most mastic gum is the same Chios resin at different stages of refinement. I tested the category, from raw tears to premium tins, and ranked what's worth buying.