Since the time of the Aztecs, huitlacoche -- so-called Mexican truffles -- have been consumed in Mexico as a type of seasoning or filling in dishes like quesadillas and soups. Directly from infected cornfields, we bring you the culinary treasure, corn fungus or "smut". Find out why anyone would want to consume moldy corn that looks like it contracted elephantiasis in today's Why Would You Eat That?
QUESTION: How much would we have to pay you to try one? $500? $2,000?
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On Why Would You Eat That? we scour the globe for the most bizarre foods and explain why anyone would be crazy enough to eat them. You'll be shocked to see how one man's trash can actually be another man's delicacy. Don't forget tosubscribe to Tasted for a new episode of Why Would You Eat That? every Friday!
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QUESTION: How much would we have to pay you to try one? $500? $2,000?
Watch More Why Would You Eat That?: http://goo.gl/8V404
On Why Would You Eat That? we scour the globe for the most bizarre foods and explain why anyone would be crazy enough to eat them. You'll be shocked to see how one man's trash can actually be another man's delicacy. Don't forget tosubscribe to Tasted for a new episode of Why Would You Eat That? every Friday!
Subscribe to Tasted: http://goo.gl/Z7lbS
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