Chios Gum Mastic Grower Association
Mastic Chios Raw Tears Medium Size 20 g
Mastic Chios Raw Tears Medium Size 20 g
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Chios Mastic Raw Tears are 100% pure mastic resin drops from the Greek island of Chios, traditionally harvested by hand in the historic mastic-growing villages of southern Chios. Each natural tear preserves the unique Mediterranean aroma, refreshing flavor, and authentic character of Chios mastic. Enjoy them as a traditional chewing resin or use them as a distinctive ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, desserts, and baking.
Chios Mastic Gum Raw Tears – Medium Size
Pure Mastic Resin from the Heart of Chios Island, Greece
Chios Mastic Raw Tears are authentic drops of natural resin from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia), cultivated exclusively in the southern part of Chios Island, Greece. This unique resin is protected by the European Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), representing the traditional heritage of Chios mastic production.
Each mastic tear is carefully collected by hand using traditional methods passed down through generations. The result is a pure natural resin with a characteristic aroma, refreshing taste, and versatile use in everyday culinary traditions.
What makes Chios Mastic Raw Tears unique?
- 100% pure mastic resin – no additives, preservatives, or artificial ingredients.
- Authentic Chios origin – harvested exclusively from the traditional mastic villages of Chios, Greece.
- Medium size tears – carefully selected resin drops suitable for chewing and culinary use.
- Distinct Mediterranean flavor – fresh resinous notes with a subtle natural sweetness and citrus aroma.
- Traditional Greek ingredient – used for generations in chewing, confectionery, baking, and Mediterranean recipes.
How to use Chios Mastic Tears
- Chewing: Place a small amount of mastic tears in your mouth and chew slowly until the resin softens into a natural chewing texture.
- Cooking & baking: Grind the mastic tears into powder and add them to desserts, ice cream, bread, pastries, sauces, or Mediterranean recipes for a distinctive aroma and flavor.
Available sizes and packaging
| Packaging |
1 plastic bag inside a metal box Paper box containing 10 metal boxes |
| Weight |
20 g per metal box 200 g total in a paper box |
| Ingredients | 100% Mastic resin (Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia) |
| Origin | Chios Island, Greece |
| Tears size | Medium size |
| Use | Chewing, cooking, baking, traditional use |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place. Best before: see package. |
Traditional use of Chios Mastic
Chios mastic has been valued for generations as a unique natural resin with an important place in Mediterranean culture. It is traditionally used:
- as a natural chewing resin for a fresh mouth feeling,
- to add a distinctive Mediterranean aroma and flavor to food and desserts,
- as a traditional ingredient in Greek and Mediterranean recipes.
For customers looking for concentrated mastic products, Masticlife Strong&Pure capsules contain 100% Chios mastic powder.
A natural treasure from Chios
From the unique mastic trees of southern Chios to the traditional hand harvesting methods of local producers, every mastic tear represents a part of Greece’s Mediterranean heritage. Choose authentic Chios Mastic Raw Tears and experience one of the world's most distinctive natural resins.
How do I choose mastic gum?
How do I choose mastic gum?
In general, medium-sized or large pieces are better for chewing and small pieces are better for grinding into powder.
How to chew gum mastic?
How to chew gum mastic?
If you are chewing raw mastic for the first time, read the short instructions. It's not complicated, but it's not a bad idea to prepare yourself, especially if you're used to regular chewing gum from the store.
Chewing the mastic may shape your jawline.
Storage
Storage
Store the mastic in a dry and cool place. Higher temperatures do not harm the effectiveness, but they soften the resin so that it can stick to the container. It is ideal to store this high-quality mastic in the refrigerator.
Benefits of mastic
Benefits of mastic
- Excellent natural taste
- Lactose free
- Gluten free
- Vegan
- Strengthens your jawline
- It helps for oral hygiene, reduce plaque and helps against bad breath.
You don't like chewing, but still want to use mastic?
You don't like chewing, but still want to use mastic?
You should test a dietary supplement with 100% mastic powder: Mastic Strong&Pure capsules.
More about Chios Mastic Gum
More about Chios Mastic Gum
It has been recorded as the first natural chewing gum in the ancient world.
Since 1997, Chios mastic has been characterized as a Product of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), on the basis of Regulation No. 123/1997 (L0224/24-1-97) of the European Union and it has been registered on the relevant Community List of PDO Products.
The history, values, customs and traditions of mastic cultivation and harvesting are now part of the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO.
