Graymont's strategic partner, Mexican based Grupo Calidra, manufactures specialty food-grade hydrated lime that is currently sold in various parts of North and South America. Nixtacal is typically used in the production of breads and tortillas, toothpaste, pharmaceutical pills and some powdered refreshments.
Nixtacal meets the requirements of Food Chemical Codex 9, Edicon, Kosher Pareve and has been developed using the principals of food safety, HACCP and GMP. The product is registered and meets the requirements of the FDA.
Nixtacal is available in 750kg+ sacks or paper bags and is imported into New Zealand upon request.
WARNING:
Hydrated lime in powder form and as a slurry is highly alkaline and all safety precautions should be taken after consulting the safety data sheet.