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Mastic
Mastic is a natural resin obtained from the Pistacia lentiscus chia tree, cultivated almost exclusively on the Greek island of Chios. The resin is harvested by scoring the tree's bark, causing droplets to weep and harden into translucent, teardrop-shaped crystals. It is widely utilized as a flavoring agent in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culinary applications, including baked goods, ice cream,...
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Nutmeg
Nutmeg is a culinary spice derived from the dried seed of the Myristica fragrans tree, an evergreen native to the Maluku Islands, particularly the Banda Islands of Indonesia. The fruit of the tree yields both nutmeg and a secondary spice known as mace, which is derived from the seed's reddish aril. During the 17th century, the high value of nutmeg led to intense colonial competition, with the Dutc...
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