Question 1

Has this been processed with lime?

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The corn used in posole like all corn used in tortillas and other corn-based dishes in Mexico has been treated with "cal" which is known by its chemical name of calcium hydroxide.  In English it is commonly known as lime.  The corn is cooked in a 1.5% water solution of calcium hydroxide until it is tender (the same as hominy).  This causes the kernel to swell at the same time its pellicle (covering that gets between one's teeth many times when eating popcorn) gets dissolved in the alkaline solution.)  The kernels may then be used or dried and saved until needed as are the blue corn kernels under discussion.  The kernels used for posole are the very large ones that are called in Mexican Spanish "cacahuazintle" meaning more or less "big like peanuts." If your Spanish is good, the same information is provided below.  It says that corn used for posole are always "escaldado" or treated with lime.  El maíz que uso ya viene escaldado en bolsas de 1 Kg. lo compro en el supermercado. Esto es que ya ha sido procesado con cal. Lleva granos de maíz cacahuazintle, especial para hacer el pozole.

Question 2

How much hominy does this produce after soaking amd cooking? Like how many "cans worth" is in this 12oz bag?

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I would say it doubles in volume once soaked and cooked.  Make sure you soak overnight and cook for the full 2 hours with ample water or broth.

The blue posole has a chewier quality than the white posole....  I like both, but be aware that the blue has a denser texture.

Question 3

Is this genetically modified?

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Blue corn is not genetically modified. It is a native corn.

Question 4

I have never worked with this before. Can I boil them in a pot of water for about 20 minutes drain and serve?

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Hmm...  A traditional recipe would call for extended (e.g., overnight) soaking followed by 1+ hours of cooking.  Having done this process myself with this product, I doubt boiling in a pot of water for 20 minutes would suffice.  Also, plain boiled posole would (IMO) be very unappetizing.  Recommend trying a traditional New Mexican or other posole recipe - it takes some time/ingredients, but overall is straightforward and very much worth it.

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Package Dimensions	8.66 x 5.59 x 1.46 inches; 12 ounces
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Units	12 ounce

Los Chileros, Posole Blue Corn, 12 Ounce

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