Description
The Mastichelaio Chiou PDO is the Masticha Chiou PDO resin in liquid form.
Production Area
The production area of the Mastichelaio Chiou PDO is in the southern part of the Chios island, specifically in 24 towns of the Mastichochoria region, in the Northern Aegean Islands.
Production Method
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Appearance and Flavour
The Mastichelaio Chiou PDO is liquid and its colour is white, at times verging on yellow. It is characterised by the same typical intense taste and smell of the Masticha Chiou PDO.
History
The history of the Mastichelaio Chiou PDO is closely tied to that of the Masticha Chiou PDO, since it is its liquid version.
Gastronomy
The Mastichelaio Chiou PDO can be used in various ways: in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics production, for the preparation of alcoholic beverages, as well as sweets, biscuits and ice creams. It is also used as spice for food flavouring. In can be consumed pure, without any chemical or biochemical treatment.
Marketing
The product is sold as Mastichelaio Chiou PDO. It is marketed wholesale in wooden containers and by retail in cruets of 5 ml, 10 ml, 20 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, 200 ml, 500 ml, or 1 l.
Distinctive Features
The father of medicine, Hippocrates, has often underlined the therapeutic properties of the resin, the Masticha Chiou PDO and the Mastichelaio Chiou PDO, which are still acknowledged. Over time, its usage has become wide-ranging and its production represents a traditional characteristic of the island of Chios.
