Ingredient

Yellow Corn Processed With Lime

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

This process is used to make corn masa, a dough used for tortillas, tamales, …

What it is

Corn that has been treated with calcium hydroxide, also known as lime. This process, called nixtamalization, is traditional in Mesoamerica and helps make the corn more nutritious and easier to digest.

Why it's used

This process is used to make corn masa, a dough used for tortillas, tamales, and other corn-based foods. It improves the texture and flavor of the corn, making it suitable for a variety of baked and fried goods.

Health notes

Nixtamalized corn is considered safe by the FDA and is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). The nixtamalization process increases the availability of niacin (vitamin B3) in corn, helping to prevent deficiencies. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated corn and its derivatives, but no specific health concerns are associated with nixtamalized corn when consumed as part of a balanced diet.

Allergen info

Corn is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Yellow Corn Processed With Lime

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Texas Tamale Co. Texas Tamale Company, Gourmet Chicken Tamales Other Deli High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 188kcal 11.8Protein 7.1Fat 20Carbs Texas Tamale Co. Gourmet Spinach Tamales Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 165kcal 5.9Protein 9.4Fat 14.1Carbs Korn Kettle Of Florida Hatch Green Chile & Cheese Tamales, Hatch Green Chile & Cheese Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving —kcal 6.2Protein 14.8Fat 22.7Carbs Korn Kettle Of Florida Blizing Hot Tamales, Blazing Hot Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 281kcal 7.0Protein 20.3Fat 18.0Carbs

Texas Tamale Co. Hatch Green Chile Gourmet Tamales, Hatch Green Chile Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 247kcal 7.1Protein 15.3Fat 22.4Carbs Texas Tamale Co. Black Bean Gourmet Tamales, Black Bean Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 259kcal 5.9Protein 11.8Fat 30.6Carbs Eaux de Vie, Inc. Pork Tamales, Pork Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 312kcal 6.2Protein 22.7Fat 21.9Carbs Korn Kettle Of Florida Pork Tamales Wrapped In Authentic Cornshucks, Pork Tamales Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 305kcal 6.2Protein 21.9Fat 20.3Carbs Texas Tamale Co. Pork Gourmet Tamales, Pork Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 259kcal 8.2Protein 16.5Fat 18.8Carbs Texas Tamale Co. Gourmet Beef Tamales Wrapped In Corn Husks, Gourmet Beef Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 247kcal 9.4Protein 15.3Fat 20Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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