Masala incense, what is it and how did it originate?
In India, incense sticks are made of resins and essences, also called Agarbatti or Masala, which define their quality.
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The masala (also known as "massala") is a mixture of different essences, used in India, that gives incense its characteristic aroma. There are so many varieties of masala as combinations can be made with e.g. cinnamon, sandalwood, champa, myrrh, etcetera. Masala (in India) literally means "mixture of aromas".
In India, incense sticks are made of resins and essences, also called Agarbatti or Masala, which define their quality.
Masala incense, what is it and how did it originate? Read more