Corn smut could not sound less appetizing, but in Mexico this fungus that grows on corn plants is used to flavor tacos and other dishes. What is the Aztec word for this mushroom-like delicacy?

Huitlacoche is also known as corn smut or, to make it sound more fancy, a Mexican truffle. It is essentially a fungus that can be found growing on corn that hasn't been treated by any fungicides. Mexican chefs often use huitlacoche as they might a mushroom in salads, tacos, and other dishes to add a certain flavor.

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