Photograph taken by me.
The huitlacoche or cuitlacoche (Ustilago maydis), is a fungus that grows between the grains of corn. It is native and used in the cuisine of Mexico and is considered a delicacy or food of the gods. The fungus grows in the rainy season, between June and November.
This is a food rich in amino acids such as lysine that helps the body produce proteins. It has a low content of saturated fats and cholesterol. It is abundant in phosphorus and magnesium, and also contains, to a lesser extent, calcium, iron and zinc. It has antioxidant power due to the contribution of vitamin C and amino acids.
Photograph taken by me.
A year ago I had the oportunity to be a salesman at an agricultural products stand and this fungus emerged in one of the corn (these are the photos I show you). I hope one day I will have the opportunity to try them.
Fuentes [>Sources]
https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ustilago_maydis
https://www.gob.mx/agricultura/articulos/el-huitlacoche-un-hongo-parasito-muy-productivo
https://www.directoalpaladar.com.mx/salud-y-nutricion/5-beneficios-comer-huitlacoche
Esta es mi contribución al reto semanal "Fungi Friday", de @ewkaw.
This is my contribution to @ewkaw's "Fungi Friday" weekly challenge.
Thank you for reading!
It looks pretty nasty on the corn! I would never have guessed it is actually edible.
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