Maíz Nativo: Nal-Tel de Altura

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The Nal-Tel Altura race is sparsely planted and poorly represented in germplasm banks, so it's considered to be at risk of genetic erosion. Currently, it's mainly distributed on the Yucatan Peninsula, its distribution is associated primarily with 2 indigenous groups, the Mayas and the Tsotsiles. Thanks to this race having a thick grain covering, it allows for a higher protein content in good quality products such as corn, atoles, and sweets. Although Nal-Tel Altura is mainly destined for making tortillas and pozol.