Good sources for masa harina outside Mexico and the US?

Question

I am in the UK and the masa harina I can find locally is limited to one or two brands, neither of which I am confident about in terms of quality or whether they are suitable for both tortillas and tamales.

What do people in the UK or Europe use and where do they source it?

fresh_masa_daily · Answer

The fine vs coarse grind distinction is important and underreported. Standard masa harina is fine-ground and makes good tortillas. Tamale masa harina is coarser and produces a tamale with a slightly different texture — more substantial, less smooth. Worth having both if you make tamales regularly.

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