Corn

Choclo is the Quechua word for corn or maize, and in various South American countries, particularly in the Andean region, it refers to a specific type of large-kernel corn. Choclo kernels are much larger than those of the typical sweet corn known ... READ MORE

Capia corn is a traditional South American corn variety that has been traditionally cultivated by people of the indigenous Aymara and Quechua communities, particularly in the Argentine provinces of Catamarca, Jujuy, and Tucumán. Di... READ MORE

Maíz chulpe is a specific variety of corn native to the Andes, particularly prevalent in countries of Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Many farmers have lost interest in cultivating it due to its high maintenance. It must be isolated from other... READ MORE

Huitlacoche, also known as corn smut or Mexican truffle, is a fungus (Ustilago maydis) that grows on corn kernels, turning them into swollen, grayish-black masses. It is considered a delicacy in Mexican cuisine, valued for its earthy, smoky, and s... READ MORE

Criollo white corn is a corn variety of medium height that has traditionally been cultivated by the indigenous people of the Quechua and Aymara communities in South America. The plant’s stem produces up to 24 leaves, while its big, ... READ MORE

Traditionally cultivated in Argentina’s northwestern provinces of Salta and Jujuy by the indigenous Aymara and Quechua people, culli maize is a native variety of maize that has remained an essential source of nutrition for these com... READ MORE

Native to Argentina’s northwestern provinces of Salta and Jujuy, chullpi maize is a variety of sweet maize that has traditionally been cultivated and consumed by the indigenous Aymara and Quechua people living in the area. The oval ... READ MORE

Native to Argentina’s northwestern provinces of Salta and Jujuy, morocho maize is a variety of maize that continues to be cultivated by people of indigenous communities such as the Aymara and Quechua people. Distinguished by colorle... READ MORE

Blanco ancho maize is a traditional South American maize variety that has long been cultivated in the jungle creeks of the Argentine province of Misiones by the indigenous Guarani people, who have been implementing the corn’s kernel... READ MORE

Traditionally cultivated in the Argentine province of Misiones by the indigenous Guarani community, amarillo angosto or narrow yellow maize is an early-flowering variety of maize that comes from the Zea mays family. It has long r... READ MORE

Colorado maize or colored maize is a traditional South American maize variety that has long been cultivated in the jungle creeks of the Argentine province of Misiones by the indigenous Guaraní people, who have been using i... READ MORE

Trdinka is a traditional corn variety originating from Bohinj. This indigenous type of corn is adapted to the Alpine regions. The kernels are yellow, orange, and red-colored, typically milled into coarse flour. The flour is used to prepar... READ MORE