[Sca-cooks] Rye mold ?

[Laura C. Minnick]

"Decker, Terry D." wrote:
>
> Ergot.  It is caused by Caviceps purpurea.  The term is used for the fungus,
> the structures formed on the rye by the fungus, and the alkaloid toxins
> produced by the fungus.  The primary toxin, ergotamine, is transformed into
> a hallucinogen by baking.  Ergot is a primary source of lysergic acid, from
> which LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is synthesized.

Ergotamine is also used as a migraine medication. I've taken it- it's
weird. Don't take it anymore- Imitrex is alot faster and far more
effective.

'Lainie