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Yellow Corn Masa

Low concern

Whole-grain corn product; nixtamalization improves niacin bioavailability.

Found in
334 products

What it is

Yellow corn that has been nixtamalized (cooked in alkaline solution) and ground into a dough or flour.

Base ingredient for tortillas, tamales, tortilla chips, and other Mesoamerican foods.

What regulators actually say

"21 CFR Part 137 establishes standards of identity for cereal flours and related products including corn meals and masa."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS food

European Union — EFSA

Permitted food

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