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Monday, Aug. 31 - Yummy yummy...corn smut?
10 minutes Posted Aug 31, 2026 at 10:44 am.
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A gnarly looking corn infection that Midwestern farmers dread is also a culinary delicacy in Mexico. Now, more chefs are introducing it to St. Louisans.
St. Louis Public Radio’s Kate Grumke dove into the local world of corn smut to understand this emerging menu trend.