Nixtamalization Also known as alkaline- or lime-cooking of maize What is Nixtamalization? Nixtamalization is the process of masa preparation that involves cooking whole corn in water containing lime (alkali), steeping and washing, and then followed by grinding and drying the resulting nixtamal to masa flour. Masa is used in the production of [...]
I’m a big fan of masa flour. Not just because of all the delicious things it’s used in like tortillas, chips, taco shells, tamales…the list goes on. But because it also has increased bioavailability of niacin, improved protein quality, increased calcium levels, and reduced mycotoxin content. Another plus, it's naturally gluten-free! So if you’re looking for a gluten-free product, masa [...]
Masa Also known as Corn Flour What is Masa? Masa is a dough made from ground corn that has been cooked in alkali. The wet masa dough is dried and ground, resulting in corn masa flour or masa harina. Masa is a staple food for many Latin Americans including individuals of Mexican [...]
