What is National Corn Chip Day?
On January 29th, grab the queso or salsa and celebrate National Corn Chip Day. The day is recognized around the country each year, and corn chip enthusiasts are encouraged to make their favorite dips and toppings.
The corn chip or friotes are not to be confused with the tortilla chip, and are not to be confused with the tortilla chip. Both are made from cornmeal that is baked or fried in oil.
The corn tortilla is separated from the corn chip by differing steps for processing. The corn for a tortilla chip is soaked in a lime-water solution that breaks down the hulls, which makes it impossible to crack. This process results in a crisper, milder chip. With a stronger corn flavor, a corn chip is sturdier. Both were popular snacks that originated in Mexico.
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