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ORGANIC MASA HARINA, tortilla flour, yellow corn
SKU: GF500-1
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Origin: USA
Masa, the Spanish word for "dough," is the traditional dough used to make corn tortillas. It is made with hominy, or dried corn kernels that have been cooked and soaked in lime (calcium hydroxide) water, which are then ground into masa. Masa harina is flour made from the cooked, dried masa.
Production: Field corn (maize) grain is dried and then treated by soaking and cooking the mature (hard) grain in a diluted solution of lime (calcium hydroxide) or wood ash, a process termed nixtamalization developed in Mesoamerica thousands of years ago. Lime and ash are highly alkaline which help the dissolution of hemicellulose (a glue-like component of the maize cell walls), loosens the hulls from the kernels, and softens the corn for grinding.
Qualities: This process also changes the structure of the corn, freeing the nutritionally rich niacin so that it can be easily absorbed into the digestive tract. In addition, calcium is gained from the lime used as an alkali. The nixtamalization process also balances the amino acids, accessing more usable protein from the corn.
Common use: Masa harina is most commonly used to make tortillas, but it is also featured in other delicious dishes including tamales, pupusas, and arepas.
Storage: keeps well in a sealed container in a cool, dry, and dark location
Disclaimer: this information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA or CFIA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.
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Authentic Masa
This product is such a beauty!! The tacos come out much better compared to the industrial mass produced brand. The texture and taste is unbelievable. Strongly recommend.
great price, excellent product
nice to get organic alkalized corn meal, hard to find in canada. works great with a tortilla press.
Very tasty Masa
I was recently gifted a tortilla press and wanted to make home made tacos. Masa is very high quality and ground to a great texture, Used Bob's red hill before but found it too course to my liking. This OM masa made beautiful textured soft tacos that my dinner guests absolutely raved over. Would purchase again this product again.
Organic Mass Harina
We are loving the taste of the masa harina. SoFar we have made a couple of tortillas with not. Works very well and it is easy to handle. Taste is also very good.
Game Changer
We make tacos 2-3 times/week and despite the convenience, the cost of organic frozen tortillas was going up too much. I learned about nixtamalization but couldn't find masa tortillas locally (or at least where I usually shop). So I found this Masa and bought a $30 metal press and the results have been outstanding! Vastly superior outcome for flavour, digestibility and (I assume) health! Wonderful, aromatic, toasty and flavourful tortillas in minutes!