
Huitlacoche Bird: Unveiling the Mystery
Many people find the word “Huitlacoche Bird” confusing because it combines two different worlds: nature and culinary heritage. Though huitlacoche—also called “corn smut” or fungal growth on maize—is well known as a delicacy in Mexican cuisine, its association with birds piques our interest even further. However the term “Huitlacoche Bird” does not relate to a…