Mastic Spa
Sour Cherry Spoon Sweet with Mastiha 480g
$22
Sour Cherry Spoon Sweet with Mastiha
Spoon sweets, as delightful as they sound, embody a cherished tradition that thrives across Greece today. When guests visit, it’s customary to greet them with a drink and a “spoon sweet”—a spoonful of luscious preserves crafted from wholesome fruits, elegantly served on a spoon.
These delightful treats are typically paired with a cup of Greek coffee an ouzo or a refreshing glass of cold water, reflecting a timeless ritual. The recipes for these sweets remain largely unchanged from centuries past, capturing the essence of Greek culinary heritage. Each spoon sweet is crafted from whole fruits, pieces of fruit, nuts, purees, and even tree resin, delivering a rich, authentic taste that celebrates the natural flavours of the Mediterranean. Whether enjoyed as a simple indulgence or a heartfelt gesture of hospitality, spoon sweets offer a taste of Greece’s enduring sweetness.
About the Producers
The story of the "Sodis" family began in 1875 with the founding of the first "Sodis" Pharmacy, a cherished family business that has been passed down through generations. In the 1970s, Ioannis Sodis, the grandfather, took the reins of the enterprise. A trained chemist and pharmacist, Ioannis possessed a keen entrepreneurial spirit that led him to become the exclusive representative and producer for two renowned French companies. This pivotal role provided him with invaluable expertise in cosmetic production.
Driven by his passion for innovation and deep love for his homeland, Ioannis envisioned harnessing the unique benefits of mastic gum in cosmetics. His groundbreaking achievement was the creation of the world's first commercial product featuring mastic: Masticdent, a therapeutic toothpaste. Although he passed away prematurely, his visionary legacy endured through the fourth generation, who expanded his influence by developing a comprehensive line of 150 cosmetic products under the Mastic Spa brand. Each product is rooted in the remarkable properties of mastic gum, enhanced by other natural ingredients.
Today, the fifth generation, led by Vina and Sofia Sodi, continues to elevate the Mastic Spa brand. They have broadened the cosmetic range while introducing an edible line, Mastic Deli, featuring homemade sweets and traditional desserts, all enriched with mastic oil. This new venture celebrates the versatile and beneficial qualities of this extraordinary ingredient. The pioneering spirit and vision of their grandfather remain a guiding force, inspiring ongoing innovation at Mastic Spa.
Ingredients: Cherry (50%), Sugar, Glucose syrup. Acidity regulator: Citric acid. Preservative: Potassium sorbate up to 0.1%. Colouring: Carmine, Mastic oil.
Weight: 480g