UNAM designs a 'supertortilla' to fight malnutrition in Mexico

UNAM designs a 'supertortilla' to fight malnutrition in Mexico

Researchers at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) have developed a nutritionally fortified tortilla to help address the country’s obesity and malnutrition problems. The tortillas are made through a double fermentation process and are fortified with protein, calcium, fiber, folic acid, probiotics, and prebiotics. The double fermentation process reduces pH (a measure of acidity and alkali) and increases the food’s shelf life so th…