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Are All Store-Bought Corn Tortillas Equal? No, They Are Not.

ORN TORTILLAS HAVE been a dietary staple in Mexico and other Latin American countries for centuries. While we enjoy making corn tortillas at home, it’s more convenient to use supermarket products. To find our favorite, we gathered seven nationally available 6-inch corn tortillas, the size we call

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