Reddit reviews Elma Classic Chios Mastic Gum 3x10 Pieces / 3x14gr - From 100% Fresh Original Xios (Masticha or Mastixa)
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Classic Elma Mastic Gum 3x10 Pieces / 3x14gr - From 100% Fresh Original Xios (Masticha or Mastixa) 14g / 10 Pieces3 Packs with 10 pieces each / 3x14 grUnique chewing gum containing Chios mastiha which is natural resin that grows only in the south part of Chios island in Greece and has been scientifically proven for its beneficial effects on oral and stomach hygiene due to its antibacterial , antioxidant activity. Since antiquity mastiha has been known and used as a natural chewing gum not only for its flavour but mostly for its beneficial health attributes. This unique chewing gum has a delicious taste with special attributes.Ingredients: Mastic, Mastic Oil, menthol, glycerin, gum base, glucose, sugar
Indeed. I'm amazed the modern version is so old.
That said, the Ancient Greeks used to chew the resin of the mastic tree. You can actually get a modern version in Greece today (with a shit ton of sugar added). Amazon sells it... it's weird, but not bad. Certainly an acquired taste.
According to Wikipedia, the Aztecs had a similar sweet resin that they chewed, and evidence of birch bark tar used for chewing was found in neolithic Finland.