STYLE BUZZ: A shop opens in downtown Manhattan that specializes in all manner of products made with Mastiha, an all natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial resin which can only be harvested from the sap of evergreen bushes found exclusively in the southern part of the Greek Island of Chios. Also referred to as gum mastic, it’s the new miracle ingredient you’re going to start seeing in everything. Apparently the new Mastihashop even has gum mastic chocolate pistachio balls!

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1. Mastihashop In L.E.S
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3. Mastiha - What Is This Greek Food?
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5. Mastiha Has Over 300 Uses, From Taffy to Cheese Spreads to Shampoo and Eye Cream
6. It’s Better than Organic - It’s Got a Strong Sense of Tradition and History
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9. Gum Mastic Pudding Recipe
10. Gum Mastic: a History of This Unique Crop from Chios Island