Tag: Greek Ingredients
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Common Name: Saffron Scientific Name: Crocus sativus Crocus sativus is sterile and does not occur in the wild. Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Saffron (Crocus sativus) is believed to be descended from Crocus cartwrightianus, which was cultivated in…
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Common Name: Mastic Gum The name “mastic” comes from the Greek “mastikhan”, meaning “to knash the teeth”, a reference to its early use as chewing gum. Alternative names are Chios Mastiha, Mastix, and Arabic Gum (not to be confused with Gum Arabic). Scientific Name: Pistacia lentiscus var. chia Editorial Note: This entry is part of…