Ingredient

White Hominy

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Hominy is often used in Latin American cuisine, particularly in dishes like posole, a …

What it is

White hominy is a type of corn that has been dried, treated with an alkali solution (like limewater), and then hulled and degermed. This process, called nixtamalization, makes the corn more digestible and improves its nutritional value. It has a chewy texture and a mild corn flavor.

Why it's used

Hominy is often used in Latin American cuisine, particularly in dishes like posole, a hearty stew. It can also be found in canned vegetables, soups, and sometimes as a side dish. Its chewy texture adds substance to food products.

Health notes

White hominy is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Nixtamalization increases the availability of niacin (Vitamin B3) in corn. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated corn and its derivatives. No significant health concerns are associated with the consumption of hominy in typical amounts.

Allergen info

White hominy is derived from corn. Corn is not one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing White Hominy

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Current's Tackle Pedro's Posole Fresh With Flavor Other Soups High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 41kcal 1.2Protein 1.2Fat 6.1Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated White Hominy Canned Vegetables High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 48kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 10.4Carbs Family Food Distributors, Inc. Mama Tere, White Hominy Vegetable and Lentil Mixes 376kcal 4.7Protein 3.5Fat 82.3Carbs Cardenas Markets Mexican Style Hominy Canned Vegetables 48kcal 1.6Protein 0Fat 8.1Carbs Ideas & More Burrito Bowl Other Deli High in sodium — 40% DV per serving 88kcal 1.8Protein 4.1Fat 12.7Carbs Teasdale Foods, Inc. Easy Prep Spicy Red Pozole Other Soups High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 77kcal 4.6Protein 1.9Fat 10.8Carbs Linda's Mustard Hominy Catfish With Green Chili, Edamame, Sweet Corn Butter, Flavored With Bacon, Hominy Catfish Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 168kcal 9.4Protein 11.2Fat 6.8Carbs Peruvian Import Company Inca's Food Chicha De Jora, 32 Fl Oz Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 22kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6Carbs Peruvian Import Company Doa Isabel White Hominy, 14 Oz Vegetable and Lentil Mixes 123kcal 2.5Protein 2.5Fat 22.5Carbs Peruvian Import Company Inca's Food White Hominy, 3 Lb Vegetable and Lentil Mixes 115kcal 2.4Protein 2.4Fat 21.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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