nixtamalization

Features

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From biofortification to cooking techniques, a CIMMYT scientist and her team test how to make this global staple as nutritious as possible.

Explainers

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Water, heat and lime transform grain in a traditional Central American maize processing method.

Videos

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Could an ancient and — in the Americas — commonplace practice help make maize agri-food systems more nutritious?

In the media

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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.

News

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Modern nixtamalization technology could increase maize uses and offer Kenyans invaluable benefits.