Food-Grade Lime
Vegetables$4.99 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Food-grade lime is a compound used in Mexican cooking to nixtamalize corn, a process that enhances digestibility and flavor. This ingredient is essential in the making of tortillas and tamales. Its use reflects the importance of corn in Mexican culture and culinary tradition.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Food-Grade Lime, part of the vegetables section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 2 recipes in our collection, including Chiapas Pozol (Cacao Corn Drink) and Handmade Maize Tortillas. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using food-grade lime
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Food-Grade Lime?
Food-Grade Lime is used in 2 recipes in our collection, such as Chiapas Pozol (Cacao Corn Drink) and Handmade Maize Tortillas. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Food-Grade Lime in the US?
You can buy Food-Grade Lime online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latino grocery stores in the US.
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