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Cuitlacoche/Huitlacoche of corn.

Huitlacoche, also known as the "black god of Mexican cuisine" or "Mexican truffle", is an edible fungus that grows on ears of corn and thrives during the rainy season. It occurs naturally in corn crops worldwide, but in Mexico, it has been part of our diet since colonial times and is recognized as a culinary delicacy. Cuitlacoche can be enjoyed in tacos, and it is very common to eat it in quesadillas or for breakfast with eggs.

      Cuitlacoche San Miguel

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      Cuitlacoche is a mushroom that grows on corn kernels, with a mushroom-like consistency.

      Cuitlacoche/Huitlacoche from corn.

      Huitlacoche, also called the "black god of Mexican cuisine" or "Mexican truffle", is an edible fungus that grows on ears of corn and thrives during the rainy season. It occurs naturally in corn crops all over the world, but in Mexico it has been part of our diet since colonial times and is recognized as a gastronomic delicacy. Cuitlacoche can be eaten in tacos, and it is very common to enjoy it in quesadillas or at breakfast, with eggs.

      San Miguel

      San Miguel is a fairly large company that is dedicated to the marketing and production of sauces, vegetables and other Mexican products.

      Nutritional information

      INGREDIENTS

      Corn kernels, onions, edible vegetable oil, water, iodized salt and citric acid (E330).

      ALLERGENS

      No allergens subject to mandatory labelling. Always check the label on the pack before consumption.

      ORIGIN

      Made in Mexico by San Miguel, born in 1967 in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the brand was founded by a family with the aim of caring for nature, its land, its fields and its people. Sowing, caring for, harvesting and replanting in a sustainable way and always respecting the cycles of nature to obtain the best flavors, nutrients and purity that the golden circle gives us: Earth, Water and Sun. Today, more than forty years later, San Miguel is a company that has adapted to the times, with an international projection and a wide range of products made with original and traditional recipes of Mexican food. Its passion is food and the sowing of love; with the aim of producing, packaging and distributing the best ingredients of Mexico and the world.

      PREPARATION

      San Miguel Cuitlacoche, also known as the “corn truffle”, is a prized ingredient of Mexican cuisine, with a rich, earthy flavor similar to mushrooms. For an authentic lunch or dinner, use it to make the classic quesadillas de cuitlacoche: warm a corn tortilla, add a layer of drained cuitlacoche, chopped onion and melting cheese. Fold the tortilla in half and cook it on a griddle until the cheese melts and the tortilla is lightly golden. Serve with salsa verde or sour cream for a creamy touch that enhances the unique taste of cuitlacoche.


      For a sophisticated appetizer, you can use cuitlacoche to fill savory vol-au-vents. Mix the cuitlacoche with sautéed onion and cooking cream, then fill the ready-made pastry shells and bake them for a few minutes. The result is an elegant and original appetizer that combines Mexican tradition with a gourmet presentation, perfect for surprising your guests with a rare and delicious ingredient.

      NUTRITIONAL VALUES

      Energia

      180 kJ / 43 kcal

      Grassi

      1.5 g

      Di cui acidi grassi saturi

      0.2 g

      Carboidrati

      5.0 g

      Di cui zuccheri

      1.5 g

      Proteine

      2.5 g

      Sale

      1.0 g

      Average nutritional values per 100 g.

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      FAQ

      Where can I buy San Miguel cuitlacoche in Italy?

      You can buy San Miguel cuitlacoche online on the Mexsabores website, which ships authentic Mexican products from Milan across Italy and Europe. It is the perfect opportunity to discover this rare "truffle of Mexico" and bring it straight into your kitchen.

      What are the ingredients of San Miguel cuitlacoche?

      The ingredients of San Miguel cuitlacoche are corn kernels, onions, edible vegetable oil, water, iodized salt and citric acid (E330). It is a ready-to-use product, ideal for draining and using straight away in quesadillas, soups or gourmet sauces.

      What does San Miguel cuitlacoche taste like?

      San Miguel cuitlacoche has a rich, earthy flavor, with a texture very similar to that of mushrooms. That is exactly why it is also called "corn truffle" or "Mexican truffle". Its full, distinctive taste makes it a gourmet ingredient, considered in Mexico a true culinary delicacy since colonial times.

      How do you use San Miguel cuitlacoche in cooking?

      San Miguel cuitlacoche is used mainly to make Mexican quesadillas: warm a corn tortilla, add the drained cuitlacoche, chopped onion and stringy melting cheese, then cook until the cheese melts. It is also great at breakfast with eggs, or as a filling for savory vol-au-vents, mixed with sautéed onion and cooking cream, for an original appetizer that combines Mexican tradition with gourmet presentation.

      What is San Miguel cuitlacoche?

      San Miguel cuitlacoche is an edible fungus that grows naturally on corn cobs during the rainy season, and it is also known in Mexico as the "Mexican truffle" or the "black god of Mexican cuisine". The San Miguel brand, founded in 1967 in San Miguel de Allende, makes it following traditional Mexican recipes. It has a mushroom-like texture and an earthy flavor.

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