Abstract:T he demand for nixtamalized products has broadened the industrialization of maize. The nejayote is a product of the alkaline cooking of grain, and unfortunately contributes to environmental deterioration after being dumped into the public sewer system. There is evidence that adequate treatment of this byproduct not only reduces pollution, but it is also a source of compounds with high added value with potential for technological applications. The objective of this review was to provide an overview of the main… Show more
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