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Mexican - The Ancient Alchemy of Corn

Mexican - The Ancient Alchemy of Corn

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Join host Clare Delish as she uncovers the 9,000-year-old chemical breakthrough that transformed wild grass into Mexican cuisine's foundation. Discover how ancient Mesoamericans mastered nixtamalization—the alkaline process unlocking corn's nutrition and creating masa. From Aztec stone grinding to modern tortillas, learn why this sacred technique feeds civilizations and earned UNESCO recognition.

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