Maseca Nutrition Facts

Is Maseca the same as corn flour?

Masa harina is also made from hominy, but is ground much finer (usually to the same consistency as all-purpose flour—masa is sometimes called corn flour, in fact).

What is Maseca in English?

Maseca was the name that Mr. Roberto González Barrera gave to this revolutionary product, which comes from “masa seca” (dry dough), i.e., dehydrated corn flour. Maseca started to position itself as a synonym for quality, but also as a staple food on Mexicans’ tables.

Is Maseca the same as masa harina?

Maseca is by far the most common and it’s the Masa Harina that I started with — you’ll frequently find it in the Latin goods section of chain supermarkets.

Is Maseca the same as all-purpose flour?

Masa harina is a flour that is used to make masa dough. To get a clearer picture, think of the two this way: Masa harina is like the all-purpose flour used to make pie dough, or bread flour to make bread dough.

What can I use instead of Maseca?

Corn Starch

Cornstarch is a common thickening agent in many recipes. If you are making an authentic Mexican dish such as a sauce or soup that requires thickening, cornstarch can be used in place of the masa harina.

Can I use cornmeal instead of masa harina?

So can Masa Harina and Cornmeal be used interchangeably? No, not really! Masa Harina uses corn that’s been soaked in an alkaline agent and it has a distinct flavor.

What’s wrong with Maseca?

Yet another vital ingredient in our food system, Maseca Corn Flour has been found to have high traces of Glyphosate, a chemical found in Monsanto’s weedkiller RoundUp. Maseca is a popular Mexican corn flour that is used to make tortillas, tamales, tortilla chips and tacos throughout the world.

What is the difference between masa harina and corn flour?

The difference between corn flour and masa harina

Note that while both corn flour and masa harina are flours made from corn, masa harina is milled from corn kernels that have been soaked in a slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) solution to remove the hull.