Which consequence arises when the alkaline concentration in ancient Mesoamerican nixtamalization becomes excessively high?

💡 Explanation

Excessive alkalinity during nixtamalization accelerates Maillard reactions, leading to *lysine degradation* because the elevated base promotes a Strecker degradation. Therefore, nutritional value decreases, rather than enhanced starch gelatinization under controlled conditions.

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