DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06651g ISSN: 2046-2069

Advances in the characterisation and identification of mastic (Pistacia sp.) resin in archaeological samples by GC-QToF-MS

Diego Tamburini, Kate Fulcher, Lisa Briggs, Nelly von Aderkas, Cemal Pulak, Rebecca Stacey
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • General Chemistry

A new analytical method based on GC-QToF-MS is proposed for the enhanced characterisation and identification of mastic (Pistacia sp.) resin in archaeological samples. New insights into the use of mastic in ancient Egypt are provided.

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