The world's most expensive gum is competing with half a gold coin, surpassing a quarter gold coin

In Sivas, the gum derived from the essence of the kenger plant grown in rural areas draws attention with its price. In recent years, the gum, whose price per kilogram was equivalent to a quarter gold coin, now competes at half a gold coin. The kenger gum is obtained from the white milk-like essence found in the roots of the kenger plant growing in rural areas of Sivas during spring months. The gum stands out both for its laborious production process and its health benefits. The price per kilogram of this difficult-to-collect product has risen to compete with half a gold coin. It is known that kenger gum, extracted through natural methods, supports dental health, increases muscle movements in individuals who have suffered facial paralysis, helps eliminate ear inflammation, alleviates stomach pain and bloating, and shows positive effects on migraines. Due to the low number of collectors and the challenging collection process, the price of kenger gum varies between 10,000 and 12,000 ...