Description
Pronounced whit-la-co-chay.
Approx. 400 kernels/lb. Individually quick frozen for optimal quality.
Corn Smut/ Huitlacoche Taste
Another name for Huitlacoche is Mexican truffle, and as that name suggests, this isn’t your ordinary run-of-the-mill mold. Huitlacoche has a pleasant earthy flavor, a mushy, paste-like texture, and features some of the aromatic qualities of truffles. It’s prized and frequently featured by top Mexican chefs, who consider it to be a gourmet ingredient.
Is Corn Fungus Safe to Eat?
Huitlacoche is completely safe to eat! The only real risk would be not trying this delectable culinary phenomenon in the first place. Corn smut is a type of fungus, so it can be used interchangeably for mushrooms in different dishes and recipes. Most commonly you would see huitlacoche incorporated into tacos, tamales, quesadillas, and even eggs to create seriously delicious dishes beyond the ordinary.
Where Can I Buy Fresh Huitlacoche?
The most readily available forms of corn smut are canned, jarred, or frozen – with frozen huitlacoche just as tasty as the fresh product. Fresh huitlacoche is not available in the United States, but readily available in Mexico. For the easiest access to highest-quality huitlacoche, Fresh & Wild has you covered. Our frozen huitlacoche is unmatched, and ordering from the Fresh & Wild website makes it a breeze to get this uniquely delicious ingredient delivered directly to your door. Buy Huitlacoche from us today!
