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    • Facts about Huitlacoche (Corn Smut)

      Posted at 10:52 am by Mary Ann Lesh
      Feb 9th

      Huitlacoche is rich in potassium, which reduces blood pressure and protects against stroke, osteoporosis, and kidney stones.

      Corn smut (español: huitlacoche) is a plant disease caused by the pathogenic fungus Ustilago maydis that causes smut on maize and teosinte. The fungus forms galls on all above-ground parts of corn species. It is edible, and is known in Mexico as the delicacy huitlacoche, usually served in soups or as a filling in tacos and other tortilla-based foods. It has been called Mexican truffle and Aztec caviar.

      Nutrition Facts: 100 g of corn smut
      calories 40
      carbohydrates 7.88 g
      fiber 4.4 g
      potassium 334 mg
      SOURCES: WIKIPEDIA / FATSECRET
      Posted in FOOD FACTS | Tagged Aztec caviar, corn smut, fungus, huitlacoche, Mexican truffle
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