The infected corn is edible; in Mexico, it is considered a delicacy, called huitlacoche.

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  • baldingpudenda@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    I’ve had it in a quesadilla. Tasted like white button mushrooms to me. It was OK. Maybe it was over powered by the other flavors.

    • CheradenineOP
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      1 month ago

      Maybe it varies. The stuff I have had, including growing my own, was quite strong and reminiscent of truffles.