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Plural of chinicuil. In Mexico are the larvae of lepidopteran insect or moth whose scientific name is Comadia redtenbacheri and belongs to the family Cossidae. It also receives the names of chilocuiles, techoles or worms of the chile. Although these larvae attack Agave, they are not eliminated since they are used in Mexican cuisine. Fried foods are consumed.
It is the name given in Peru to the corn involved. They also tell them huminta in Peru and Bolivia. In Colombia we say wrapped or corn muffins. In Ecuador is called also choclotanda and chumal. In the Andean countries is wrapped in the leaves of the corncob, there are several ways to prepare them, but they are usually corn mill and in some cases slightly seasoned.