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Nixtamalization - From Ancient Ash to Modern Masa

Nixtamalization - From Ancient Ash to Modern Masa

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 Nixtamalization transforms ordinary corn into nutritional gold through an ancient alkaline process that built civilizations and continues to revolutionize food science today. Join host Clare Delish as she explores 3,000 years of chemistry, culture, and innovation hidden in every tortilla, from accidental ash discoveries to cutting-edge sustainability breakthroughs that are reshaping how we make masa.

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  • Nixtamalization - Trace the journey from ancient ash to modern masa with Clare Delish

    Nixtamalization - Trace the journey from ancient ash to modern masa with Clare Delish
    Mar 10 2026
    Join host Clare Delish as she uncovers the fascinating science and history behind nixtamalization, the ancient ash-and-corn technique that unlocked nutrition, built civilizations, and gave us the perfect tortilla. From accidental discovery to modern masa, discover how this transformative process changed food forever—and why it still matters today.

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    1 min
  • Nixtamalization - Reinventing an Ancient Process for a Thirsty Planet

    Nixtamalization - Reinventing an Ancient Process for a Thirsty Planet
    Mar 10 2026
    In this episode of Nixtamalization: From Ancient Ash to Modern Masa, host Clare Delish explores the cutting-edge science behind making the 3,000-year-old corn preparation process sustainable for modern food production, from enzymatic processing and extrusion technology that eliminate wastewater, to the delicate balance between environmental innovation and preserving cultural tradition. Through Clare's signature blend of technical depth and accessible storytelling, you'll discover how researchers are revolutionizing masa production while honoring the Indigenous genius that created it—and why the tortilla on your plate represents both ancient wisdom and 21st-century problem-solving.

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    19 min
  • Nixtamalization - The Hidden Chemistry That Conquered Pellagra

    Nixtamalization - The Hidden Chemistry That Conquered Pellagra
    Mar 10 2026
    Join Clare Delish as she uncovers the extraordinary chemistry behind nixtamalization—the ancient Mesoamerican technique of treating corn with alkaline solution—and reveals how this overlooked process prevented pellagra, a devastating niacin-deficiency disease that killed 100,000 Americans in the early 1900s. From unlocking bound vitamins to destroying cancer-causing mycotoxins, this episode explores how Indigenous food science solved problems that Western medicine took centuries to understand.

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    25 min
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