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A grain transformed by an alkaline bath.

An historic illustration of Mexican women making tortillas.

Cooking maize with an alkaline solution changes how it behaves and what can be made from it. Discover a foundational technique in Mesoamerican food traditions.

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Voyage pittoresque et archéologique dans la partie la plus intéressante du Mexique par C. Nebel, Architecte. 50 Planches Lithographiées avec texte explicatif.

Creator: Carl Nebel

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