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Masticha

Pistacia lentiscus Allergen-Free
Masticha

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Anacardiaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Mastic Tree Sap

O Que É Masticha?

A resin from the mastic tree, used as a spice, chewing gum, and liqueur flavoring, known for its unique pine-like aroma.

Qual o Sabor de Masticha?

Masticha tem um sabor piney, slightly bitter, resinous com aromas de strong pine, woody, slightly balsamic.

Taste
Piney, slightly bitter, resinous
Texture
Brittle (solid), Viscous (when chewed/melted)
Aroma
Strong pine, woody, slightly balsamic
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 1 pinch (0.1g)
Calories0 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium0 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium0 mg

Segredo do Chef

For use in desserts, freeze masticha tears and grind them with a pinch of sugar to prevent sticking, ensuring a fine powder.

Substitutos e Proporções de Masticha

O melhor substituto para Masticha é Gum Arabic + Pine Resin, usado na proporção de Varies. Combines gum-like texture with resinous flavor; best for texture and aroma matching.

Substitutos para Masticha com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Gum Arabic + Pine Resin Melhor Varies Combines gum-like texture with resinous flavor; best for texture and aroma matching.
Gum Tragacanth 1:1 (for texture) Good for thickening and texture in desserts, but lacks the distinct pine flavor.
Fennel Seed 1/2 tsp:1 tsp Offers an aromatic, anice-like note that can mimic some of Masticha's complexity, for flavor only.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Masticha

  1. Look for tears or crystals that are clean and pale yellow, indicating purity.
  2. Avoid dark or dirty pieces.

O Que Combina Bem Com Masticha?

  • Citrus
  • Orange Blossom
  • Rosewater
  • Vanilla
  • Coffee
  • Chocolate
  • Lamb
  • Fish

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Masticha?

Piney, slightly bitter, resinous Strong pine, woody, slightly balsamic

Qual é um bom substituto para Masticha?

O melhor substituto é Gum Arabic + Pine Resin (Varies). Combines gum-like texture with resinous flavor; best for texture and aroma matching.

Como escolher e armazenar Masticha?

Look for tears or crystals that are clean and pale yellow, indicating purity. Avoid dark or dirty pieces.

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