The corn husk, reimagined.
The Engineered Corn Husk
a new, alternative wrap for tamales
Developing a new
tamale wrap
The Engineered Corn Husk represents over four years of experimenting to create the better tamale wrap.
Having worked with tamale manufacturers for over 20 years, we know the unique advantages of natural corn husks. However, we are also aware of some of the challenges of corn husks including inconsistent sizing, availability, cleanliness and mold.
The Engineered Corn Husk possesses the three most important characteristics of natural corn husks: porosity, strength, and naturalness. It can be substituted for natural husks without any changes to the tamale-making process.
Porous
A natural corn husk has porosity. During cooking, this means that steam and/or broth can pass through and transfer the corn flavor to the tamale.
Strong
A twofold consideration, as husks display strength when both dry and wet. The ridges or “veins” present are a key component of this, lending structure and tensile strength.
Natural
The distinct yellow hue, the earthy smell, and the unmistakable taste, our product retains these innate attributes of a natural corn husk.
Key Features
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Rounded Corners
To prevent the edges from catching while rolling tamales, we rounded off the corners.
No Dyes
We do not use any dyes or coloring in our process – the slightly darker color of our husk is a natural byproduct of our process.
Made from Natural Corn Fiber
We use post harvest corn fiber for our product which helps to retain the taste and aroma of natural corn.
Clean Edges
Crisp and precise lines with no fraying.
Not Treated with Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur dioxide is a preservative that natural husks must be treated with prior to importation. Though rare, some individuals have sulfite sensitivity. Our product is not treated with sulfur dioxide.
Uniform Sizing
By using our product there is no waste from throwing out incorrectly sized husks.
Ridge Texture
More than just a texture, the ridges in our product minimize tearing by imparting 2-way stretch.
Long Shelf Life
Our process allows us to dry our product to a much lower water content than natural corn husks. A dryer product means less chance of mold and a longer shelf life.
No Dyes
We do not use any dyes or coloring in our process – the slightly darker color of our husk is a natural byproduct of our process.
Ridge Texture
More than just a texture, the ridges in our product minimize tearing by imparting 2-way stretch.
Long Shelf Life
Our process allows us to dry our product to a much lower water content than natural corn husks. A dryer product means less chance of mold and a longer shelf life.
Rounded Corners
To prevent the edges from catching while rolling tamales, we rounded off the corners.
Clean Edges
Crisp and precise lines with no fraying.
Uniform Sizing
No more waste from throwing out incorrectly sized husks.
Not Treated with
Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur Dioxide is a preservative that natural husks must be treated with prior to importation. Though rare, some individuals have sulfite sensitivity. Our product is not treated with sulfur dioxide.
Made from
Natural Corn Fiber
We use post harvest corn fiber for our product which helps to retain the taste and aroma of natural corn.
How to use
Our product has been carefully designed to look, feel, and behave like a natural corn husk. This means that it can be used just the same. To increase pliability, we recommend wetting prior to use. Anywhere from a quick dip in water to a longer submersion will work just fine.
Standard Size
Our product is the same trapezoidal shape as a natural corn husk.
Currently we only stock one size, Extra-Large (3.5″ at the top, 8.5″ tall, 9″ at the bottom).
Please contact us if you are in need of a custom size or shape!
Product Certifications
Food Safe
This product is manufactured in accordance and compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations Title 21.
USDA Certified Biobased Product
This product has been lab tested to verify that it is derived from 100% plants and renewable agricultural materials.
Click here for more information about the BioPreferred Program
Made in America, Product of the USA
The entire process takes place proudly in the U.S. across multiple states. We source our corn fiber from American farms in the South and Northwest.
Certification coming soon…
This certification is currently under review.
Our Mission
Our mission is to support tamale manufacturers of all sizes by providing a high quality tamale wrap made from natural corn fiber.
100% Made in the USA
From harvesting the raw material to manufacturing our product, the entire process takes place in the United States of America.
Made from Corn Fiber
After a field of corn is harvested, we collect the residual fiber and put it through a proprietary process to make our tamale wrap.
Traceable
Because our process takes place domestically, we can trace our fiber all the way back to the very farm on which it was grown.
Contact Us
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