Which mineral is traditionally used as the alkaline agent in nixtamalization?
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Calcium hydroxide
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Which mineral is traditionally used as the alkaline agent in nixtamalization?
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Calcium hydroxide
What alkaline process is used to prepare corn for masa and tortillas?
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Nixtamalization
Which nixtamalized corn dough is used to make many traditional taco tortillas?
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Masa
What is the Spanish name for a griddle commonly used to heat tortillas for tacos?
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Comal
Which Mexican dish is a tortilla filled mainly with cheese and cooked on a comal?
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Quesadilla
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What alkaline process is used to prepare corn for masa and tortillas?
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What type of tortilla is most often used for a soft taco in northern Mexico?
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