Rainbow of Corn Varieties

In Mexico alone, there are 72 (yes, 72!) commercially available corn varieties. But not every type of corn is good for making tortillas, so at Yoli, they test and try different varieties to see what's best.

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Catherine Neville
Flavor and Tradition

"Sharing my culture is just a privilege," says Marissa. "I'm just very fortunate that I get to share something that I love so much, that I care so deeply for," she says. "I don't want to see it disappear."

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Catherine Neville
Nixtamalization

Nixtamalization is the ancient process where maize kernels are soaked and cooked in an alkaline solution of lime (or wood ash) and water to soften the husks and draw out nutrients.

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Catherine Neville