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nixtamalización

Definition:
La nixtamalización consiste en cocer y remojar maíz en una solución de cal, luego el maíz se lava y muele para formar una masa con la que se hacen tortillas, hojarazcas para tacos, chips de maíz, etc.
Concept Schemes:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/6414
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