Preferred Term:
nixtamalization
Definition:
Nixtamalization involves cooking and steeping corn in a lime solution, then washing and grinding the corn to form masa, a dough used to make tortillas, taco shells, corn chips, etc.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- nixtamalizing
- nixtamalising
- nixtamalisation
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/6414
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