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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
    2026/03/10
    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 分
  • Nixtamalization - Reinventing an Ancient Process for a Thirsty Planet

    Nixtamalization - Reinventing an Ancient Process for a Thirsty Planet
    2026/03/10
    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 分
  • Nixtamalization - The Hidden Chemistry That Conquered Pellagra

    Nixtamalization - The Hidden Chemistry That Conquered Pellagra
    2026/03/10
    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 分
  • Nixtamalization - The Accidental Discovery That Fed Civilizations

    Nixtamalization - The Accidental Discovery That Fed Civilizations
    2026/03/10
    Clare Delish uncovers the extraordinary 3,000-year-old Mesoamerican discovery that transformed corn from a nutritionally limited grain into the foundation of entire civilizations—nixtamalization, the alkaline cooking process born from wood ash accidentally falling into a pot of boiling maize. This episode explores how this ancient technique unlocked hidden nutrients, prevented disease, increased calcium content by up to 750%, and created over 300 traditional foods from tortillas to tamales, while revealing the devastating consequences when European colonizers spread corn worldwide without the Indigenous knowledge that made it safe to eat.

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    18 分