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The History of Corn Tortillas
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Corn tortillas have been a part of Mexican cuisine for over 8,000 years, starting with the domestication of corn in southern Mexico. The process of making corn tortillas includes grinding corn into masa, flattening it out, and cooking it near a fire, and has now become a nutrient-rich food due to nixtamalization.

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Tortillas have been around for about 8,700 years since the domestication of corn in southern Mexico, and they have evolved to become a nutrient-rich food.
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Mexican Cuisine
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Tortillas have been around for about 8,700 years since the domestication of corn in southern Mexico, and they have evolved to become a nutrient-rich food. Making your own tortillas is recommended for a better experience.

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Nixtamalization makes iron and vitamin B3 more bioavailable in corn, and combining it with beans results in a complete protein.
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Nutrition
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Nixtamalization makes iron and vitamin B3 more bioavailable in corn, and combining it with beans results in a complete protein. The natural pattern of complementary protein formation in food makes it more satisfying and wholesome.

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