The return of manna, Sicily's ancient 'white gold'
(www.sott.net)https://www.sott.net/article/498890-The-return-of-manna-Sicilys-ancient-white-goldwhite mineral-rich resin referenced in the Bible 17 times that has been used as a natural sweetener and medicinal aid for centuries
the hardest part of manna harvesting is knowing when to cut the bark. Ash trees produce sap year-round but only produce enough resin to harvest during the hottest days of the year. Gelardi says if you cut the bark too early, it can cause the trees to stop making manna altogether
