Figure 31.  Fresh or frozen cuitlacoche occasionally is available at farmer’s markets or from local suppliers in the U.S. (a) A crate of fresh cuitlacoche soon after harvest. (b) Galls of Ustilago maydis removed from the ear and ready for sale as cuitlacoche. (c) Frozen cuitlacoche may sell for as much as $18 per lb. when it is available. (Courtesy J.K. Pataky) BACK