Anacardiaceae (cashew family)

This plant family—also known as the sumac family—grows mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. Most species originate from tropical America, Africa, and India, with a few species, such as the pistachio, from Southern Europe.

Under the Plant species that are important for our diet include the fruit-bearing ones. Anacardium occidentale (cashew) Mangifera indica (mango) and Schinus (pink peppercorn), and the Pistacia lentiscus, from which the wonderfully fragrant resin (mastic) is tapped.

We sell two varieties of 'pink peppercorn' from this family, the Brazilian and the Peruvian, with the same spiciness, thanks to the carvacrol in the seed. The Brazilian pepperberry is somewhat richer in color and sweeter than the Peruvian, which, in contrast, offers a delicious tartness.

In In March 2023, we have the sale of chios mastiha stopped, forced to do so by The highly fluctuating interest. With a heavy heart, it is and remains a fantastic product.