Benzoin Resin (AKA Gum Benzoin or Gum Benjamin or “Estoraque”) – Bee Brand

Benzoin Resin (AKA Gum Benzoin or Gum Benjamin or “Estoraque”) – Bee Brand

Family: Styracaceae
Genus: Styrax
Country of Origin: Indonesia

An aromatic manufactured composite of balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the Styrax genus.  Used in incense, perfume, medicine (pharmaceutical uses), and for flavoring (e.g. in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages).