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Q: When nixtamalizing corn, how much should be used? My corn had fallen apart based on recommended values from various sources, 1lb corn:1/8th cup lime

My grandma's recipe called for 1.5 "cucharadita" (teaspoon) per kg. of dry corn. 1 lb is approximately 450 grams of kernels, so 3/4 teaspoon calcium hydroxide per pound of corn?

Q: is this 100% pure Calcium Hydroxide? or is there something else added?

There is nothing added, it's just calcium hydroxide.

Q: Why does the red warning label at the back say it shouldn't be ingested and may cause death?

Because that's exactly what might happen, it could cause death. Calcium hydroxide is a very strong base similar to potassium or sodium hydroxide (Lye). Follow directions carefully!.

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🍽️ Elevate Your Kitchen Game with Pure Calcium Hydroxide!

VEGAN GLUTEN FREE - Enjoy guilt-free cooking with our versatile, plant-based ingredient.
HOME BREWING ESSENTIAL - Optimize your brewing process with precise pH adjustments for superior flavor.
TORTILLA TEXTURE MASTER - Achieve the ultimate corn tortilla experience with improved binding and taste.
FOSSILIZE YOUR FAVORITES - Preserve fruits and veggies like a pro with our petrifying slaked lime.
TRANSFORM YOUR PICKLING GAME - Elevate your culinary creations with pure slaked lime for perfect pickles!

Pure Calcium Hydroxide, also known as Slaked Lime or Pickling Lime, is a versatile ingredient perfect for pickling, enhancing tortilla texture, adjusting pH in home brewing, and preserving fruits and vegetables. This 50g/2oz package is Non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan, making it an essential addition to any health-conscious kitchen.