Sumac is a spice that comes from the dried fruit of the plant Rhus coriaria.

The fruits, when ground and become dust, have a sour taste similar to lemon.

It is especially used in oriental cuisine and adds flavor to meat, rice, dressings, fish and seafood.

Herbal oil that can be used for confectionery use.

White pepper is the heart of the fruit. That is what remains when the skin surrounding the fruit is removed.

It has a special flavor and quite a hot taste for that reason it must be used wisely.

The most frequent uses are in white sauces, tzatziki, béchamel, cheese pies, chicken and fish.

Mahlep, is the seed of the plant Prunus Mahaleb, a kind of cherry.

Its taste makes it one of the most delicious spices.

It is used ground to accentuate the sweet taste of traditional sweets.

The housewives particularly add it to tsoureki, in cake and bakery preparations.

Chios mastic (mastiha), a unique product worldwide, is secreted by the mastic trees of Chios.

It is a 100% natural product, without industrial processing, additives and preservatives.

It is used in many traditional sweets, syrups, buns, ice creams and cakes, while mastic liqueur is also more widely known.

Chios mastic is also consumed for its healing and beneficial properties, and already in 2015 it is recognized by the European Union as a natural medicinal product.