Maize kernel composition and morphology influences pericarp retention during nixtamalization
Michael J. Burns, Sydney P. Berry, Amanda M. Gilbert, Peter J. Hermanson, Candice N. Hirsch
This study identifies compositional and morphological traits of maize kernels that predict pericarp retention during nixtamalization using stain-based scoring and correlation analysis.
Cereal Chemistry · Jun 18, 2026Peer-reviewedPlant Biology