Chios Mastiha is one of the most recognizable and historic Greek PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) products, with unique characteristics that are owed exclusively to the special geographic environment and traditional cultivation of southern Chios. It is an aromatic resin that is secreted in the form of “tears” from the trunk and branches of the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia), an evergreen shrub, and it is known worldwide for its aroma, taste, and therapeutic properties.
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Chios Mastiha is one of the most recognizable and historic Greek PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) products, with unique characteristics that are owed exclusively to the special geographic environment and traditional cultivation of southern Chios. It is an aromatic resin that is secreted in the form of “tears” from the trunk and branches of the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia), an evergreen shrub, and it is known worldwide for its aroma, taste, and therapeutic properties.
Arnaki Limnou (Lamb of Lemnos) is a select livestock product that was recognized as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in 2022. This meat comes from carcasses of lambs that are born, raised and slaughtered exclusively within the islands of Lemnos and Agios Efstratios, thereby confirming its indissoluble bond with the distinctive island ecosystem and the local, traditional rearing practices. The product’s unique identity is due mainly to the semi-extensive rearing method and to the diet based on grazing the island’s native flora and on the mother’s milk, factors that give the meat particular tenderness, a juicy texture and a pleasant taste and aroma.
Chios Mastiha is one of the most recognizable and historic Greek PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) products, with unique characteristics that are owed exclusively to the special geographic environment and traditional cultivation of southern Chios. It is an aromatic resin that is secreted in the form of “tears” from the trunk and branches of the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia), an evergreen shrub, and it is known worldwide for its aroma, taste, and therapeutic properties.
The Aspromytiko Bean of Lemnos is a unique product with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), cultivated exclusively in Lemnos and distinguished for its special taste and high nutritional value.
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