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Does Jose Cuervo tequila have a worm in it?
TEQUILA DOES NOT HAVE A WORM IN ITS BOTTLE.
Why is there a worm in Jose Cuervo tequila?
According to Anthony Dias Blue’s Complete Book of Spirits, that worm is actually a larva from one of two types of moths, known as maguey worms, that live on the agave plant. These larvae are called gusano and bottles of mezcal that contain the lil guys are referred to as con gusano.
Can you still get tequila with a worm?
Even today, with mezcal making a strong, high quality comeback in the spirits world, bottles complete with a worm (and a tiny packet of worm-flavored salt) are still out there. Meanwhile, it’s said the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (the Mexican Standards authority) actually prohibits adding insects or larvae to tequila
What brand of tequila has a worm in it?
No, there is no brand of tequila that uses worms. Mezcal is the Mexican spirit that you are looking for. But there’s another reason you will never see a worm in tequila. The Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (Mexican Standard Authority) prohibits the use of larvae or insects in tequila.
What tequila has worm inside?
mezcal
Why does my tequila have a worm?
So, why is there a worm in mezcal? Larvae began appearing in mezcal bottles in the 1950s, when a mezcal maker discovered a moth larvae in a batch of his liquor and thought the stowaway improved its taste. He started adding worms to all his bottles as a marketing strategy.
Is tequila supposed to have a worm?
None. That’s right, no tequila has a worm in it. That’s another common misconception. The Mexican spirit that has a worm in that bottom is actually as you’ve probably guessed by now Mezcal.
Do they still put worms in tequila?
Even today, with mezcal making a strong, high quality comeback in the spirits world, bottles complete with a worm (and a tiny packet of worm-flavored salt) are still out there. Meanwhile, it’s said the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (the Mexican Standards authority) actually prohibits adding insects or larvae to tequila.
Why does Jose Cuervo have a worm?
That’s not a worm, it’s a gusano moth larvae that lives on an agave plant. The bottle with the worm is not filled with tequila, it’s filled with mezcal. The worm is safe to eat and has been cooked and then pickled for about a year. I don’t suggest throwing a bait worm into your bottle of Jose Cuervo.
What is the purpose of a worm in tequila?
Larvae began appearing in mezcal bottles in the 1950s, when a mezcal maker discovered a moth larvae in a batch of his liquor and thought the stowaway improved its taste. He started adding worms to all his bottles as a marketing strategy. Soon, other mezcal manufacturers jumped on the bandwagon.
Does Jose Cuervo still have a worm in it?
TEQUILA DOES NOT HAVE A WORM IN ITS BOTTLE.
Is it OK to eat the worm in tequila?
Are tequila worms edible? They are indeed. Feel free to gulp down that worm to your hearts content.
Does tequila still have a worm?
The legend of the worm started in the 1950s when a Mexican mezcal maker discovered a moth larvae in a batch of mezcal. This mezcal maker thought the worm’s presence actually improved its taste. Today, tequila does not contain a worm in the bottle (in fact, the Mexican Standards authority prohibits it).
Is tequila with a worm legal?
There has never been a worm at the bottom of a Tequila bottle. Tequila to be Tequila must contain 51% Blue Agave. There is a law in Jalisco, Mexico – where ALL Tequilas originate and are controlled very carefully – which makes it illegal to put any insect or larvae into a bottle of Tequila.
What tequilas have worms in them?
The higher the percentage of blue agave, the finer the bottle. So tequila is a type of mezcal, but mezcal is not tequila, and only mezcal has worms.
Does Jose Cuervo have a worm in it?
TEQUILA DOES NOT HAVE A WORM IN ITS BOTTLE.
Do all tequilas have worms?
Even today, with mezcal making a strong, high quality comeback in the spirits world, bottles complete with a worm (and a tiny packet of worm-flavored salt) are still out there. Meanwhile, it’s said the Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (the Mexican Standards authority) actually prohibits adding insects or larvae to tequila.