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Also known as masticha, mastiha, Mastic gum, Chios gum mastic, Chios tears, Gum mastic, Mastich, Mastiche

resin obtained from the mastic tree

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Mastic tears

Mastic (Greek: Μαστίχα) is a resin obtained from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus). It is also known as tears of Chios, being traditionally produced on the island of Chios, and, like other natural resins, is produced in "tears" or droplets.

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