VDS White Hominy Maize Plata 900g

Hominy is dried corn that has been soaked in a mineral lime bath. This alkali process, known as nixtamalization, loosens the hulls from the kernels. It also softens the kernels themselves. The process can cause the kernels to double in size and become big, puffy and soft. It isi a major staple food grain throughout the world, particularly in Africa, Latin America and Asia.

Used in African and Burmese cuisine as a supplement. Also used in Mexican cuisine to make a dish called Posole as well in Columbian cuisine to make Arepas. Brazilians call it Cantica de Milho, a delicious traditional sweet dish eaten all over Brazil and served especially during the Festa Junina celebrations in winter. Grounded version of hominy has many other uses in Mexico. It can, for instance, be mixed with water and milk to make the beverage atole, which is sometimes flavoured with chocolate.

Hominy is also finely ground to make masa. Fresh masa that has been dried and powdered is called masa harina. Some of the corn oil breaks down into emulsifying agents, and helps bonding the corn proteins to each other. Cornmeal from untreated ground corn can’t form a dough with the addition of water, but the chemical changes in masa make dough formation possible. The treatment was very important as humans can’t absorb niacin in untreated corn. This would cause a niacin deficiency or pellagra in people, which can cause inflamed skins among other things! The soaking process frees niacin so once the masa is eaten, the intestines can absorb the niacin!

INGREDIENTS

Maize kernels (100%) No added sugar, colour or preservatives.

HOW TO USE

Soak VDS hominy white or red maize overnight.
In a pan on the stove, cook with cinnamon stick and cloves for around 90 minutes.
Remove cinnamon stick and cloves and drain.
Add all milks and boil for around 10 minutes.
Add sugar if desired and enjoy hot or cold.

STORAGE

Keep cool, dry. Seal tightly after opening.