Mastika (Mastic Gum)20g
Description
Authentic Chios Mastika Gum (Pure Mastic Resin)
Experience the ancient Mediterranean secret for digestive comfort, jawline toning, and oral hygiene with Authentic Greek Mastika Gum. Harvested exclusively from the resin tears of the Pistacia lentiscus tree on the Greek island of Chios, this 100% natural resin has been revered since antiquity for its herbal benefits and distinct pine-cedar aroma.
Unlike synthetic commercial chewing gums packed with artificial sweeteners and plastics, Mastika provides a clean, zero-sugar, tough-chewing experience that naturally freshens breath while supporting gut health.
Key Benefits & Daily Uses
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100% Pure Natural Tree Resin: Free from synthetic rubber bases, artificial flavors, sugar, aspartame, or chemical preservatives.
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Soothes Digestive Discomfort: Traditionally used to ease symptoms of indigestion, bloating, acid reflux, and stomach discomfort.
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Jawline Workout & Facial Toning: Naturally tougher than regular gum, offering resistance that exercises masseter jaw muscles.
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Natural Oral Hygiene: Helps fight bad breath, reduce oral bacterial buildup, and support gum health.
Frequently Asked Questions (Google's Top Searches)
What is Mastika Gum and where does it come from?
Mastika (also known as Mastic Gum or Mastiha) is a natural resin harvested from the bark of the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), grown exclusively on the southern region of Chios island in Greece. As the resin sap drips and hardens in the sun, it forms translucent "tears" that have been chewed for over 2,500 years.
How do you chew Mastika tears correctly?
Because Mastika is pure resin, it starts out brittle.
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Place a small tear or piece in your mouth and let your saliva warm and soften it for 10–15 seconds before biting down.
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Gently soften it with your front teeth until it combines into an opaque, pliable white chewing gum mass.
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Pro Tip: If a piece feels too soft, combine it with a slightly harder tear to get your ideal chewing texture!
What does Mastika Gum taste like?
Mastika offers an earthy, herbal, and slightly piney or cedar-like flavor with a subtle citrus undertone. It is unflavored and unsweetened, delivering a clean, refreshing taste that naturally neutralizes mouth odors.
Does Mastika Gum help with stomach ulcers and H. pylori?
Yes, scientific studies show that Mastic resin possesses natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is widely used as a herbal supplement to help soothe gastric inflammation, manage symptoms of H. pylori bacteria, and relieve functional indigestion and heartburn.
Can Mastika Gum help chisel your jawline?
Yes! Because natural mastic resin is significantly firmer and denser than standard supermarket chewing gums, chewing it provides higher resistance. Regular daily chewing acts as a resistance exercise for the masseter muscles, helping tone facial muscles.
Is Mastika Gum safe to swallow?
Accidentally swallowing small pieces of Mastika is completely safe, as raw mastic resin has been used in ground powder and capsule forms as a digestive health supplement for centuries.
Frequently asked questions
Shipping & delivery
Sydney Metro: Free local delivery on orders over $150; $9.95 for orders under $150.
Same-day delivery is available within Sydney Metro — call (02) 9906 8990 for a same-day rate.
Rest of NSW & Australia: shipped via Australia Post, calculated at checkout by weight and destination.
Click & Collect: free pickup from 43 Carlotta St, Artarmon during store hours (Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 9–1).
Delivery times: Sydney 1–2 business days; the rest of Australia up to about a week, subject to Australia Post.
Frozen, chilled and bakery items are pickup only and cannot be shipped.
Can I order in bulk or wholesale?
Yes — many of our lines are available in bulk. For larger or wholesale quantities, call us on (02) 9906 8990 or email sales@ocf.net.au.
Are your products organic or locally sourced?
We stock a wide range of organic and locally sourced products, though not everything — we specialise in imported international goods that are hard to find in Australia.
What is your return/refund policy?
Because we sell food, returns are only available if there is a genuine problem with a product, at management’s discretion within 7 days of purchase. We can’t accept returns for change of mind.
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