Nixtamalization typically refers to a process for the preparation of maize (corn), or other grain, in which the grain is soaked and cooked in an alkaline solution, usually limewater, and hulled. The term can also refer to the removal via an alkali process of the pericarp from other grains such as sorghum. Maize subjected to the nixtamalization process has several benefits over unprocessed grain for food preparation: it is more easily ground; its nutritional value is increased; flavor and aroma are improved; and mycotoxins are reduced. These benefits make nixtamalization a crucial preliminary step for further processing of maize into food products, and the process is employed using both traditional and industrial methods, in the production of tortillas, tamales, corn chips, hominy and many other items.

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I made some nachos for dessert after my wonderful meal of fish tasting chicken strips.

I noticed on the ingredient list for the chips it said "corn treated with lime". I thought it might be the juice from limes, but nope, it's the chemical lime.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nixtamalization


I learned something today. go joe.

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As did I.  Thank you my friend.