Scott wrote:
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> Arri London wrote:
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> > Another thickener for certain types of chile would be masa harina
> > (maize/corn). We never use it, preferring to thicken the chile by
> > cooking it longer
>
> Wick Fowler's 3 alarm chili spice mix comes with a masa packet that you
> add near the end.

Have just never liked the taste of masa-thickened chile; too pronounced.
But people do like it and expect it in some situations.