concept   nixtamalization
culture   Mexico
statement   Nixtamalization is a traditional and widespread technique in Mexican cuisine for preparing maize.
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1 nixtamalization Mexico Traditional process of treating maize with lime to make it more nutritious and easier to grind 1
2 nixtamalization Mexico Traditional and important corn preparation technique for making tortillas and other dishes 1
3 nixtamalization Mexico Recognized and appreciated as a fundamental process in Mexican cuisine 1
4 nixtamalization Mexico Integrated into everyday life with widespread availability of nixtamalized corn products 1