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Bring the smoky, earthy flavor of Mexico’s celebrated corn truffle to your kitchen in a practical frozen format. Frozen huitlacoche is ideal for chefs, restaurants, and home cooks who want this rare specialty beyond the short fresh season. It delivers the ingredient’s deep umami character whenever the menu calls for quesadillas, tacos, sauces, soups, eggs, pasta, or a memorable chef special.
Each order unit contains 2 lb (32 oz) of frozen huitlacoche for $59.98, equal to $29.99 per lb. Use the quantity selector to order in 2 lb increments: quantity 2 = 4 lb, quantity 3 = 6 lb, and so on.
Pronounced weet-lah-KOH-cheh and sometimes spelled cuitlacoche, huitlacoche is also known as Mexican truffle, corn truffle, corn mushroom, or corn smut. Its scientific name is Ustilago maydis. The edible fungus develops on ears of corn, transforming the kernels into plump blue-gray lobes with a flavor that becomes darker, richer, and more savory as it cooks.
Huitlacoche combines the earthiness of wild mushrooms with gentle smoke, truffle-like nuttiness, and the subtle sweetness of corn. The result is savory, complex, and unmistakably Mexican. Once sautéed, its color deepens and its tender texture blends beautifully into fillings, sauces, soups, and slow-cooked dishes.
Keep the product frozen until needed. If it is individually portioned, it can be added directly to a hot pan; otherwise, thaw the required amount under refrigeration. Sauté with butter or oil over medium heat, allowing any excess moisture to evaporate. Onion, garlic, chile, and epazote are classic partners, while cream, cheese, eggs, corn, masa, and roasted vegetables highlight its earthy sweetness.
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Choose fresh huitlacoche for its seasonal rarity, brighter corn sweetness, and delicate texture. Choose frozen huitlacoche for convenience, dependable menu planning, and cooked recipes where its deep savory flavor is the star. When the harvest is available, explore our fresh huitlacoche; for year-round flexibility, keep the frozen format on hand.
Keep frozen and follow the storage directions on the package. Thaw only the amount you plan to cook, refrigerate thawed product promptly, and use it as soon as possible for the best flavor and texture.
No. Unlike true truffles, huitlacoche grows on corn rather than underground. Its rarity and earthy, umami-rich flavor are why it is often called the “Mexican truffle.”
No. Frozen and canned huitlacoche are preserved differently and can have different textures and ingredient lists. Frozen huitlacoche is especially useful when you want a versatile ingredient for cooked dishes and prefer to control the final seasoning yourself.
Not always. Individually portioned pieces can often go directly into a hot pan. Larger or solid packs are easier to portion after thawing under refrigeration. Always follow the directions on the package.
Sauté huitlacoche with onion and garlic, season with salt and chile, then fold it into a quesadilla with Oaxaca cheese or another good melting cheese. It is simple, traditional, and lets the ingredient’s smoky corn-and-mushroom flavor shine.
Order frozen huitlacoche from TruffleCart and keep the legendary Mexican corn truffle ready for your next service, dinner, or culinary experiment.
| Vendor | Truffle Cart |
|---|---|
| Type | Frozen Mushrooms |
| Pack Size | 2 lb Pack |
| Sku | TC-FROZEN-HUITLACOCHE-2LB |
| Weight | 2.0 lb |
