SC - Polenta and Cornmeal

[CBlackwill at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/29/00 11:25:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
mermayde at juno.com writes:

> So, I am interested in finding out 1) why are some corn (and other food
>  products) treated with lye and 2) what does it accomplish, and 3) Are
>  there alternatives to this process?
>   Any clues as to where to check this out?
>   Christianna

I'm all over it, Christianna...I'll report as soon as I can.

Balthazar of Blackmoor.

Man cannot live on bread alone... he must have beer to soak it in.