Can we just appreciate tortillas for second? They’re delicious and go with almost anything. It’s no wonder they are an ever-growing sector of the baking industry and a staple in many households. In fact, tortillas represent around 30% of sales in the U.S. baking industry, making them the second most popular bread type in America. [...]
Brought to you by the Tortilla Industry Association If you’re part of the tortilla industry, you know what a great time it is to be in this business. Tortillas are the fastest growing sector of the baking industry, so as a producer there’s plenty of opportunity to pursue! But things change fast in today’s business [...]
Corn Tortillas What are Corn Tortillas? Corn tortillas are a round, thin, unleavened bread made with coarse masa flour (ground, dried and sifted masa dough) or “flourless” fresh masa made from corn that has been treated with lime in a process called nixtamalization. Due to their large surface area and small thickness, [...]
Flour Tortillas What are Flour Tortillas? Flour tortillas are flat and circular breads used as the base for traditional Mexican foods such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas. They are usually eaten warm with a topping that may include cheese, meat, and a variety of spicy sauces. Flour tortillas are different from [...]
What’s one of the fastest growing areas of the baking industry with lots of room for innovation and new products? Tortillas! From wraps to tacos to chips, tortillas are big right now. In fact, the global tortilla market is projected to reach over $48 billion at a CAGR of 5.10% by 2023. So to help [...]
Tortillas Tortillas are flat, thin, light-colored, round breads, made from corn or wheat. Depending on the region, they may vary in size from 6-30 cm. Along with tacos, burritos and enchiladas, they are considered a staple food for most people in Mexico and Central America. In the U.S., wheat flour tortillas [...]
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 [...]
