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The worm in the mezcal (tequila) bottle is a marketing gimmick. The worm is the agave worm. The originator of this practice was a man named Jacobo Lozano P�ez. In 1940, while tasting prepared agave, he and his partner found that the worm changed the taste of the agave. (Agave worms are sometimes found in the pi�a after harvesting, a sign of badly chosen, infested, agave). In actuality, tequila is not allowed to contain the worm by law. Some brands associated with containing the worm are 'Gusano de Oro', 'Gusano Rojo', and 'Dos Gusanos'.
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MaxineWorms in tequila? Well, no, since worms are not on the list of ingredients allowed in tequila by the Mexican government. Worms in mezcal, yes, sometimes. The worm is an agave worm. There is a lot of folklore surrounding the worm, with rumours that the worm is hallucinogenic, or a source of great heroism, or simply that the pickling of the worm is a proof of potency of the spirit. In any case, the eating of the worm is often made into a ritual of machismo. However, the worm isn't particularly traditional; it's a modern marketing gimmick.
The worm is only found in mescal (mezcal). The adding of a worm to tequila is prohibited by the Mexican Standards Authority. The worm is one of a number of species that feed on the agave plants that mescal is made from and was first added in the 1950's as part of a marketing gimmick. A mescal containing a worm is usually labelled 'con gusanos' meaning 'with worm'.
Nobody puts worms in tequila. But under the influence of Mexico City entrepreneur Jacobo Lozano Paez since 1950, people put red or white agave worms in mescal bottles. Locals relish eating the worm because of its reputed aphrodisiac properties and residue from burrowing into the agave plant’s pineapple-like heart.
The worm isn't in tequila, it's in Mescal and it's called chilocuil in Mexico. The species is Hypopta agavis. See my link.
There is no worm in tequila. It's in mezcal, a spirit beverage distilled from a different plant. And it's not actually a worm, but a butterfly caterpillar (Hipopta Agavis) called a gusano.
As a gimmick for marketing. Think about it, if they hadn't of done that, you wouldn't have thought to ask about.
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Would you like a bottle of tequila with a worm in it"?
Do you want a bottle of tequila with a worm in it?
What kind of tequila contains a worm?
The kind of tequila that contains a worm is called Mezcal.
What's the name of the tequila that has a worm in it?
The tequila that is known for having a worm in it is called Mezcal.
Does consuming the tequila worm cause hallucinations"?
Consuming the tequila worm does not cause hallucinations.
Have you ever found a worm in a tequila bottle"?
No, I have never found a worm in a tequila bottle.
Have you ever tried a tequila cocktail with a worm in it"?
No, I have never tried a tequila cocktail with a worm in it.
Have you ever tried a tequila shot with a worm in it"?
No, I have never tried a tequila shot with a worm in it.
Have you ever tried tequila with the worm in it, and if so, what was your experience like"?
I have not tried tequila with the worm in it.
What does the worm do in tequila and why is it there?
The worm in tequila is actually a larva from the agave plant, not a worm. It is sometimes added to certain bottles of mezcal, not tequila, as a marketing gimmick. The presence of the worm does not affect the taste of the drink.
What kind of worm is typically found in tequila bottles?
The worm typically found in tequila bottles is a larvae of the moth Hypopta agavis, also known as the "tequila worm."
What is a tequila worm and why is it sometimes found in bottles of tequila?
A tequila worm is a larva or moth caterpillar that is sometimes found in bottles of tequila. It is traditionally placed in the bottle as a marketing gimmick or novelty. The worm is not a traditional or required ingredient in tequila production.
Which brand of tequila includes a worm in its bottle?
The brand of tequila that includes a worm in its bottle is Mezcal.
