Erica - heather honey is collected by bees from the erica plant and arbutus (heather) trees, which bloom a few days apart.
It is light in color, with a strong flavor and a hint of bitterness.
It has a high nutritional value, while it is considered lower in calories and sugars than the other categories of honey.
The sage is found in many regions of Greece. It has a rich aroma and is used as a seasoning but mainly as a decoction.
Sage leaves are dried and consumed for its therapeutic and beneficial properties.
They can also be added to recipes with meat, chicken, fish or sauces for extra flavor in your dish.
Finally, it is worth noting that the essential oil of sage is produced from the distillation of the leaves and flowers, which is used in many cosmetic products.
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.
