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Little known in North America, this spice, derived from the gum of a shrub of the pistachio family, is slightly minty. Mainly used in pastry, it is cooked with subtlety to bring a delicate flavor to the dessert.

You will find recipes based on mastic in our book such as Shalab (hot milk flavored with rose) (p.49), shawarma spice mix (p.94)