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What is the traditional grain used to make Mexican tortillas?
Answer
Corn
Corn tortillas are the traditional staple of Mexican cuisine, made from nixtamalized corn. Wheat tortillas are a more recent addition from northern Mexico.
💡 Did you know?
Nixtamalization (treating corn with lime) was developed by ancient Mesoamericans and makes the corn's nutrients more bioavailable while improving flavor.
Other options people guess
- Wheat
- Barley
- Oats
Topics
- Mexican Cuisine
- Grains
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