Tortillas are found on Mexican tables at nearly every meal. In the corn-producing regions of the South, tortillas are usually made from corn; however, in the northern areas, where wheat is grown, flour tortillas are favored. Corn and flour tortillas, both white and whole wheat, are found in most supermarkets, refrigerated or frozen.

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