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MASA HARINA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-07-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- masa harina
1, record 1, English, masa%20harina
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of corn flour made from sun dried posole that has been prepared with lime or wood-ash lye water. 2, record 1, English, - masa%20harina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masa harina is ... used to make tortillas, tamales, and other Mexican dishes. 3, record 1, English, - masa%20harina
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masa harina
1, record 1, French, masa%20harina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] farine de maïs [...] préparée avec des grains de maïs blancs qui sont séchés au soleil ou sur le feu [pour être] ensuite cuits à l'eau additionné de chaux [...] 2, record 1, French, - masa%20harina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gros gruaux de maïs (hominy) proviennent d'une variété dure de maïs [...] qui est séché sur l'épi et égrené pour ensuite être mis à tremper dans une solution de bicarbonate de sodium, de chaux ou de cendre de bois, ce qui ramollit et fait gonfler son enveloppe. Le grain est ensuite débarrassé de son enveloppe puis dégermé par un processus de friction. L'intérieur du grain est ensuite séché; il ressemble alors à du maïs à éclater mais à la texture plus molle. Souvent disponible en conserve, ce maïs est aussi séché ou cuit. [...] La farine masa harina est moulue à partir de ces grains et sert à confectionner les tortillas notamment 3, record 1, French, - masa%20harina
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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