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The next time you eat a tortilla, it may come with an added benefit: folic acid.  Foods that are made using corn masa flour such as tacos, tamales, and yes, tortillas may soon come with a healthy fortification of folic acid now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has chosen to allow it.  Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate which is itself a highly beneficial B vitamin.  Folic acid is beneficial in helping prevent severe defects in the brain and spinal cord upon birth, particularly for women that consume it prior to their pregnancy or in the early stages of it.

Foods like tortillas that use corn masa flour are frequently consumed and found in Hispanic households yer birth defects have also remained somewhat high within the community.  It’s believed that these foods may potentially be a reason why due to the FDA’s ban on fortification of products made with corn masa flour.  The reason behind the FDA’s ban was the concern that the folic acid may not remain stable.  After extensive scientific research, testing, and trials, it was found that the heat and production process does not significantly affect the quantity of folic acid in a fortified product through its shelf life.  Manufacturers are now allowed to add up to 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound of corn masa.

This update or recipe is provided by tortilla company Easy Foods Incorporated.  Our wholesale tortillas products include corn tortillas, flour tortillas, tortilla chips, and wraps.  For more information on our services or brands like Tacomex and Vedgee, please call 305-928-1593.  Our business hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday Eastern time and we are closed on weekends.

Go to just about any restaurant and one of the options you’ll find on the menu is chicken tenders. A great meal for adults and children alike, this tried and true dish continues to be a major favorite. Chances are you’ve had chicken tenders at some point, but what if you spice them up with some different ingredients like tortilla chips? Here’s what you’ll need:

• One and a half pounds of either chicken tenders or boneless breasts sliced into thin strips
• A cup of flour
• One and half teaspoon of salt
• A teaspoon of black pepper
• About ten ounces of tortilla chips
• A tablespoon of hot sauce
• Three to four eggs
• Half a teaspoon of chili powder
• Peanut oil to deep fry the tenders

Begin by preheating the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit then season the chicken with half a teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Pour the flour into a shallow bowl and mix in the half teaspoon of salt.

Put the eggs into another bowl and add three tablespoons of water, hot sauce, chili powder, and a half teaspoon of salt. Mix everything with a fork until it’s blended well enough.

Use either your hands or a food processor to crush the tortilla chips and then spread them out on either a plate or another bowl separate from the two you’ve already used.

Now it’s time for the chicken. Dredge it into the flour then into the eggs, ensuring that you get rid of any excess. After the flour and the eggs dip the tenders into the tortilla chips, applying enough pressure so that the chips stick to the chicken.

Fry the chicken in batches to prevent them from sticking to one another for about four to five minutes until they’re golden brown and you’re now ready to serve some delicious and unique chicken tenders!