Huitlacoche - or corn smut - is a type of fungus that infects corn crops. It was in times past considered one of the foods of the gods and was reserved for AZREC AND Mayan royalty. Some people call Huitlacoche a mushroom, its typical black color and mutant appearance are a deterrent to most people who are ignorant of its virtues. However once cooked ,mixed with chillies, garlic and served on a blue corn tortilla… you’ll be pleasantly surprised.