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2. Nixtamalization - Wikipedia

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   An 1836 lithograph of tortilla production in rural Mexico Bowl of hominy (nixtamalized corn kernels). Nixtamalization (/ ˌ n ɪ ʃ t ə m ə l ɪ ˈ z eɪ ʃ ən / nish-tə-mə-lih-ZAY-shən) is a process for the preparation of maize, or other grain, in which the grain is soaked and cooked in an alkaline solution, usually limewater (but sometimes aqueous alkali metal carbonates), [1] washed ...

3. Hominy - Wikipedia

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   The maize is then washed thoroughly to remove the bitter flavor of the lye or lime. Alkalinity helps dissolve hemicellulose, the major adhesive component of the maize cell walls, loosens the hulls from the kernels, and softens the corn. Also, soaking the corn in lye [5] kills the seed's germ, which keeps

4. Corn (pathology) - Wikipedia

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   A corn after treatment. Treatment of pressure corns includes paring of the lesions, which immediately reduces pain. [2] Another popular method is to use a corn plaster, a felt ring with a core of salicylic acid that relieves pressure and erodes the hard skin. However, if an abnormal pressure source remains, the corn generally returns.

5. What is 'corn sweat?' How the natural process is worsening a ...

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   Through a natural process commonly called "corn sweat," water evaporating from plants enters the atmosphere, combines with other water molecules and humidifies the air. In the Plains and Midwest ...

6. Is candy corn made of bones, bugs? Here's what to know ... - AOL

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   What is candy corn made of? Sugar, corn syrup, salt, sesame oil, honey, artificial flavor, food coloring, gelatin and confectioner's glaze are the main ingredients in a single piece of candy corn ...

7. Grain drying - Wikipedia

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   When drying corn kernels it is important to keep in mind that cracks and fractures in the corn can lead to many problems in both the storage and processing. The major problem that occurs from high temperature drying and then rapid cooling of the grain is stress-cracking. Stress-cracking is when fractures become present in the corn endosperm.