Commercial limes (calcium hydroxide) in corn tortilla production: Changes in pH, color, sensory characteristics, and shelf life

Lime, an essential component of the nixtamalization process, influences several aspects of tortilla quality. This study evaluated the effect of six commercial limes of different purities on the quality of tortillas made from white and blue corn. The Ca(OH)(2) and heavy metal content in lime, color,...

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Main Authors: Vazquez-Carrillo, María Gricelda, Palacios-Rojas, Natalia, Mier-Sainz Trapaga, Rafael, Garcia-Cruz, Leticia, Rosas-Zamora, Gabriela, Rosales-Nolasco, Aldo, Santillano-Gómez, Lizeth Carolina
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Codon Publications 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175810

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