Thisis a natural mineral saltthat has beenusedtoseasonfoodsinceancient times in Mexico. Itisalsoused as a leaveningagent. Itisused in corn-basedfoods, and a staple in traditional tamales. It can alsoaddrichflavortocooked vegetables – whentraditionalsaltisreplacedwith tequesquite, vegetables are abletoretaintheir full richcolors.