Halmaddi (Mattipal)
Mattipal or Halmaddi is a rare ingredient which forms the basis of the pleasing 'sticky' quality one finds in traditional hand-rolled Indian agarbatti. It's a earth coloured liquid resin drawn from the Ailanthus triphysa tree; molasses-like when it is fresh and hardens to a brittle resin with a distinctive balsamic smell when it ages. Some incense masters mix it with honey, which is a combination that makes for an unforgettable olfactory experience.
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