Calcium Hydroxide | Cal Nixtacal – Foodservice 5–20 lb
Calcium Hydroxide | Cal Nixtacal – Foodservice 5–20 lb
Cal / Nixtacal — Food-Grade Calcium Hydroxide
High-purity food-grade calcium hydroxide (pickling lime) — the essential mineral for nixtamalizing corn into authentic masa. Bulk 5–20 lb for restaurants, tortillerías & masa makers.
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Retail — 4 oz to 2.5 lb
Food Service (5–20 lb) — YOU ARE HERE
Wholesale / Mayoreo — 55 lb Bag
About / Acerca de
Cal de nixtamal (nixtacal) is high-purity, food-grade calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) — the same mineral used by Mexican families and tortillerías for over 3,500 years to nixtamalize corn into masa. Without cal, dried corn cannot become real masa for tortillas, tamales or atole; with it, the corn releases its full flavor and nutrition.
La cal de nixtamal (nixtacal) es hidróxido de calcio de grado alimenticio y alta pureza — el mismo mineral usado por las cocinas y tortillerías mexicanas desde hace más de 3,500 años para nixtamalizar el maíz. Sin cal, el maíz seco no se transforma en masa real; con ella, libera todo su sabor y valor nutricional.
Why Choose Us / Por qué elegirnos
- Food-grade calcium hydroxide, high purity
- Essential for authentic nixtamal & masa
- Builds bioavailable calcium & niacin in corn
- Trusted by tortillerías, molinos, restaurants & foodservice
- Lower price per pound as you scale
Perfect for / Ideal para
Tortillerías & molinos • Restaurants & taquerías • Masa, tamale & atole producers • Food manufacturers • Pickling (extra-crisp vegetables)
Tortillerías y molinos • Restaurantes y taquerías • Productores de masa, tamales y atole • Encurtidos crujientes
Quick Tip / Tip rápido
Use the right ratio: 1 tbsp of cal per 2 lb of dried corn + 1 gallon of water. Too little = corn won't soften; too much = soapy taste. Always rinse nixtamalized corn well before grinding.
Usa la proporción correcta: 1 cda de cal por 2 lb de maíz seco en 1 galón de agua. Muy poca = no ablanda; demasiada = sabor a jabón. Enjuaga bien antes de moler.
How to Nixtamalize / Cómo nixtamalizar
Simmer 2 lb dried corn + 1 tbsp cal + 1 gallon water for 1 hour in a stainless-steel pot (never aluminum). Rest overnight, rinse thoroughly rubbing off the skins, then grind wet for fresh masa.
Cuece 2 lb de maíz con 1 cda de cal en 1 galón de agua (olla de acero, no aluminio) 1 hora. Reposa toda la noche, enjuaga muy bien tallando las cáscaras y muele en húmedo para masa fresca.
Bulk Price per Pound / Precio por libra
- 5 Lb — $5.39/lb
- 10 Lb — $3.41/lb (save 37%)
- 15 Lb — $2.75/lb (save 49%)
- 20 Lb — $2.42/lb (save 55%)
The more you buy, the lower the price per pound — el precio por libra baja al comprar más volumen.
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Retail (4 oz – 2.5 lb)
Food Service (5 – 20 lb) — YOU ARE HERE / ESTÁS AQUÍ
Wholesale (bulk bag)
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This cal appears to be a little weaker than what we've bought from other sources. Could be that it's been stored long. There was no date on the bags or anything to check. We just used a little more and it works well.
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This cal appears to be a little weaker than what we've bought from other sources. Could be that it's been stored long. There was no date on the bags or anything to check. We just used a little more and it works well.
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This cal appears to be a little weaker than what we've bought from other sources. Could be that it's been stored long. There was no date on the bags or anything to check. We just used a little more and it works well.
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Muy buenos
This cal appears to be a little weaker than what we've bought from other sources. Could be that it's been stored long. There was no date on the bags or anything to check. We just used a little more and it works well.
