nixtamalization
Breaking Ground: Natalia Palacios gets the most out of maize
Nutrition, health and food security
From biofortification to cooking techniques, a CIMMYT scientist and her team test how to make this global staple as nutritious as possible.
What is nixtamalization?
Nutrition, health and food security
Water, heat and lime transform grain in a traditional Central American maize processing method.
Nixtamalization: An ingenious solution for healthier maize-based diets
Nutrition, health and food security
Could an ancient and — in the Americas — commonplace practice help make maize agri-food systems more nutritious?
Corn Fed: A Tortilla Revolution in Queens
Environmental health and biodiversity
Source: Culinary Backstreets (2 Dec 2019)
Food entrepreneur worked with CIMMYT researcher to create a fair market for farmers with surplus heirloom maize in Mexico.
Kenyan maize nutrition and safety get boost from ancient Mexican technique
Nutrition, health and food security
Modern nixtamalization technology could increase maize uses and offer Kenyans invaluable benefits.