Nixtamalization
Nixtamalization was invented by Mesoamerican indigenous peoples. This technique is responsible for increasing the nutritional value of corn by transforming it into a dough. The products made from this dough become excellent sources of calcium, a mineral that the body needs to form and maintain strong bones.
This video shows the importance of this process and how it is performed.
Year: 2022
Country/ies: Mexico
Geographical coverage: Latin America and the Caribbean
Full text available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeX0nL1qKW0
Content language: English, Spanish
Author: Biodiversidad Mexicana
Type: Video