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Yellow Corn Masa Flour

Also known as: masa harina, nixtamalized yellow corn flour

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Nixtamalized corn flour is a traditional staple food. The nixtamalization process increases bioavailable niacin and calcium.

What it is

Flour made from yellow corn that has been cooked and steeped in an alkaline (lime) solution, then dried and ground (nixtamalization).

Provides the structural base and characteristic flavor of tortillas, tamales, and many traditional Latin American foods.

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food; standards of identity in 21 CFR 137

European Union — EFSA

Authorised conventional food

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