Macao Grated Mastiha

Authentic flavour, Macao grated Mastiha for effortless baking and desserts

Pure island flavour, ready to use

Macao grated mastiha delivers the fragrant Chios resin in a handy 10g pack. This fine powder saves you time, gives precise dosing, and blends smoothly into recipes. Moreover, you enjoy the signature lemon-pine aroma without grinding crystals. Also, you can lift custards, creams, cakes, and ice creams with a single pinch. Therefore, your sweets taste truly Greek, yet feel light and modern.

What is Mastiha?

Mastiha is the aromatic Greek mastic resin from the mastic tree of Chios. Traditionally, cooks pound crystals with sugar to make a delicate baking spice. However, this powder makes things simpler. It mixes evenly into warm milk, cream, syrups, and doughs. In fact, the flavour is clean, bright, and slightly peppery. Because of this, it pairs beautifully with vanilla, citrus, almonds, and dark chocolate.

A protected treasure from Chios

Chios mastiha PDO carries centuries of craft and care. Since antiquity, Greeks valued it for its fragrance in food and drink. Moreover, sailors and traders spread its fame around the Mediterranean. Today, island producers tap the trees, collect the natural tears, and clean them by hand. As a result, this ingredient brings heritage to your kitchen in an easy form.

How to use in your kitchen

You can treat this as a mastic powder spice for sweet and savoury ideas. Also, start with tiny amounts; the flavour is potent.

• Custards and creams: whisk a pinch into warm milk, then strain.

• Cakes and biscuits: blend with sugar before adding to batter.

• Ice cream and gelato: infuse the base, then churn for a silky finish.

• Cheesecake: fold into the filling for a Greek twist.

• Bread and tsoureki: knead into dough with mahlepi for festive aroma.

• Syrups: simmer with orange peel and drizzle over kataifi or baklava.

• Savoury: add a whisper to seafood marinades with lemon and olive oil.

Nutritional notes and feel-good benefits

Mastiha is used sparingly, so calories stay low. Moreover, the resin contains natural aromatic oils and antioxidants. Traditionally, people enjoyed it after meals for a fresh mouthfeel. In addition, its clean scent helps you balance rich desserts. Therefore, you get bold flavour without heaviness.

Why choose Macao 10g?

You want flavour, speed, and consistency. This Macao pack gives you all three. Furthermore, the fine grind dissolves quickly and avoids gritty bites. Also, the 10g size suits home bakers who need freshness and portion control. As a result, you minimise waste while maximising taste in every bake.

Storage and chef tips

Keep sealed in a cool, dry cupboard, away from light. Also, add it early when infusing liquids, yet late when mixing delicate creams. Start with a small pinch per 500ml base, then taste. Moreover, partner with vanilla, orange blossom, pistachio, or almond for a refined finish. Finally, sprinkle over rice pudding, creams, or yoghurt with honey for instant elegance.

A touch of Greece, delivered to your door

You can recreate café-style Greek desserts at home with ease. Plus, with quick UK delivery, your next tray of bougatsa, ekmek kataifi, or panna cotta is only a whisk away. For authenticity and convenience, Macao grated mastiha is your secret pastry ally.