In many tortilla shops, cooking corn remains a deeply rooted traditional process. While cultural heritage is important, it’s crucial to acknowledge that old methods can waste resources and affect product quality.
Here are the 5 most common mistakes when cooking corn traditionally, and how you can solve them by implementing Nextamalli’s modern technology.
1️⃣ Incorrect lime measurements
One frequent issue is miscalculating the amount of lime (calcium hydroxide). Too much can make the nixtamal bitter, while too little prevents proper nixtamalization.
✅ Nextamalli Solution:
Our reactors allow for automated lime dosing and cooking times, ensuring perfect nixtamal without guesswork.
2️⃣ Lack of temperature control
Traditional setups use open pots or metal drums without proper temperature control. This can result in uneven cooking — burned or undercooked kernels.
✅ Nextamalli Solution:
Our equipment offers precise temperature control and programmable timers to ensure even and efficient cooking.
3️⃣ Wasting water and gas
Manual corn cooking often uses excessive resources — lots of water and gas just to heat it properly.
✅ Nextamalli Solution:
With ALITECH technology, you can reduce gas consumption by up to 40% and use less water, thanks to a design that maximizes thermal efficiency.
4️⃣ Inconsistent nixtamal quality
Each batch may vary with traditional methods: sometimes the nixtamal is too soft, too hard, or full of impurities. This affects the final quality of the dough and tortillas.
✅ Nextamalli Solution:
Our electric and gas reactors ensure standardized production, delivering consistently perfect nixtamal.
5️⃣ Hygiene and safety risks
Using open containers, poor ventilation, or unprotected environments can jeopardize hygiene and worker safety.
✅ Nextamalli Solution:
Our reactors are built with industrial-grade hygiene and safety standards, using stainless steel, closed systems, and easy-to-clean surfaces.
🔄 Innovation Respects Tradition
Modernizing how you cook corn doesn’t mean abandoning tradition — it means making it better, safer, and more profitable. At Nextamalli, we know nixtamal is the heart of the tortilla. That’s why we’ve created tools that honor its roots and meet today’s demands.
With Nextamalli, cooking corn becomes your competitive edge.
