Premium Nixtacal Lime (Cal) – Food-Grade Calcium Hydroxide for Nixtamal & Masa

Sizes & price per oz:

• 1 lb bag ($0.31 / oz)
• 2 lb bag ($0.30 / oz)
• 2.5 lb bag ($0.28 / oz)

Nixtacal Lime (Cal)

Food-grade calcium hydroxide (cal) for nixtamalizing corn to make authentic masa, tortillas & tamales.

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About

Nixtacal lime (cal) is food-grade calcium hydroxide, the traditional agent used to nixtamalize dried corn. This process softens the kernels and unlocks the deep flavor and aroma of real masa.

It is gluten-free and plant-based, and a small amount goes a long way, making it essential for homemade tortillas, tamales and pozole.

How to Use

To nixtamalize corn, dissolve about 1 percent cal by weight of dried corn (roughly 1 tablespoon per pound) in water. Add the corn, bring to a boil, then simmer briefly and let it rest overnight.

Rinse the corn thoroughly to remove the skins and residual cal, then grind into fresh masa. Always follow food-grade handling; use for culinary nixtamalization only.

Recipes

Fresh Masa: Nixtamalize corn with cal, then grind into dough for tortillas and sopes.

Tamale Masa: Use nixtamalized corn masa as the base for tender homemade tamales.

Pozole: Nixtamalize corn to make traditional hominy for a rich pozole.

FAQ

Is this food-grade? Yes, it is food-grade calcium hydroxide intended for culinary nixtamalization.

Is it vegan and gluten-free? Yes, it is plant-based and gluten-free.

How much do I use? Roughly 1 percent of the dry corn weight, about 1 tablespoon per pound of corn.

How should I store it? Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

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