HUITACOCHE
- Пузырчатая головня кукурузы huitlacoche = cuitlacoche = corn smut = maize mushroom = maizteca mushroom = Mexican truffle Corn smut is a disease of maize caused by the pathogenic plant fungus Ustilago maydis. This is a fungus that forms black kernels on ears of corn in damp weather. It's a prized delicacy in Mexico, and tastes a bit like wild mushrooms. You can get it fresh or frozen by mail order, or canned in some Hispanic markets. WARNING: May cause contractions in pregnant women. Substitutes: morel mushrooms OR squash blossoms