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nixtamalization
nixtamalization
Noun
This term describes a specific biochemical process used primarily in Mesoamerican cuisine. It carries a technical, anthropological, and culinary register, often appearing in discussions about food science, indigenous history, or the nutritional properties of corn.
Because it refers to a specialized chemical process, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It describes the general method of alkaline treatment rather than a discrete, countable event.
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