What is the difference between yellow and white corn masa?
                                
                                
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                                Over 90% of corn grown in Mexico is white, while yellow corn is more common in the United States, indicating regional preferences that extend to masa. But beyond geography and color, what is the difference between yellow and white corn masa? The distinctions lie primarily in their flavor profile, texture, and best culinary uses.