There are many reasons why tortillas have become so popular in recent years. They can be used for a variety of dishes, ...

Peering through a microscope, food scientist Raquel Gomez studies microorganisms that add nutrients and preserve tortillas ...

Food scientist Raquel Gomez developed wheat flour tortillas with probiotics that remain fresh for 30 days without refrigeration.

Corn tortillas are an authentic Mexican staple and a great way to add flavor and texture to tacos or enchiladas. Here's the ...

Most Mexicans buy fresh corn tortillas from small neighborhood shops. The wheat flour version developed by Gomez and her team contains probiotics -- live microorganisms found in yogurt and other ...

Fresh white corn and flour tortillas are rolling out at Colima Tortilleria daily, ready to be purchased by the pound. Rubi and Miguel Murillo opened the tortilla bakery at 2213 Grant Road in April ...