Dating back to the pre-Hispanic era, the Gusano de Maguey (agave worm), historically known as Chinicuil, was a prized delicacy reserved strictly for Aztec emperors. Today, we bring this exotic, rich tradition directly to your table. Perfect for rimming a mezcalita or folding into salsas.
Pure Agave Diet: Our gusanos are sourced from the leaves and juicy hearts of the agave pulquero. From birth to maturity, they feed exclusively on pure agave, infusing them with a uniquely rich, earthy flavor profile.
The Seasonal Harvest: True luxury takes time. These highly prized chinicuiles are only prevalent seasonally between the months of August and September.
Artisanal Craftsmanship: Once they reach adulthood, each gusano is carefully selected and extracted by hand. They are then gently dried, toasted to perfection, and meticulously ground alongside hand-harvested Oaxacan sea salt and a custom blend of dried Oaxacan chilies.
Size: 2oz Jar
Ingredients: Oaxacan Sea Salt, dried Oaxacan chiles, Chinicuil worms
Dating back to the pre-Hispanic era, the Gusano de Maguey (agave worm), historically known as Chinicuil, was a prized delicacy reserved strictly for Aztec emperors. Today, we bring this exotic, rich tradition directly to your table. Perfect for rimming a mezcalita or folding into salsas.
Pure Agave Diet: Our gusanos are sourced from the leaves and juicy hearts of the agave pulquero. From birth to maturity, they feed exclusively on pure agave, infusing them with a uniquely rich, earthy flavor profile.
The Seasonal Harvest: True luxury takes time. These highly prized chinicuiles are only prevalent seasonally between the months of August and September.
Artisanal Craftsmanship: Once they reach adulthood, each gusano is carefully selected and extracted by hand. They are then gently dried, toasted to perfection, and meticulously ground alongside hand-harvested Oaxacan sea salt and a custom blend of dried Oaxacan chilies.
Size: 2oz Jar
Ingredients: Oaxacan Sea Salt, dried Oaxacan chiles, Chinicuil worms
