Nixtamalization typically refers to a process for the preparation of maize (corn) in which the grain's soaked and cooked in an alkaline solution, usually limewater, and hulled. The term can also refer to the removal via an alkali process of the pericarp from other grains such as sorghum. Maize subjected to the nixtamalization process has several benefits over unprocessed grain for food preparation: it's more easily ground; its nutritional value's increased; flavor and aroma are improved; and my… (More on Nixtamalization)