We focus on Agave varieties currently being used by the tequila industry to produce two beverages, tequila and mescal, and explore the potential for biofuel production from these plants. Without competing direc
Agave Syrup comes from the agave cactus, the same plant that makes tequila. This sweet nectar has a low glycemic index, so it doesn't spike your blood sugar,making it diabetic friendly. Is Blue agave better than regular agave? Blue agave nectar is1.5 times as sweet as sugarand has a si...
Agave plants are widely known for their role in tequila production, but they are also highly efficient at storing water, allowing them to thrive in extremely dry environments. In a recent study, researchers used terahertz spectroscopy and imaging to better understand how these succulents manage water...
Many people use it as an alternative to high fructose corn syrup or sugar, but agave syrup is derived from the Agave plant, which is also used to make Tequila (my personal favorite use for it 😉 ) Parts of the Agave plant have been used medicinally for years, and many people are mos...
Blue agave (Agave tequilana) is used to produce tequila. Fiber.The agave plant produces a white or yellow fiber that is used by native communities to make fishing nets, twine, ropes, rugs, brushes, and the like. The leftover parts of the leaves can be made into paper. ...
Agave has been used in food for thousands of years in the Americas. The most famous use is tequila, which uses blue agave as a main ingredient. In Mexico, the agave leaves are also used as fodder for livestock. You can now see the amazing agave plant in the Botanic Ga...
Tequila Plant May Help Fight Bone Loss 03/22/10 An ingredient in agave -- the plant used to make tequila -- may help fight bone-weakening osteoporosis and other diseases, Mexican researchers say. Agave, artichokes, garlic, onions and chicory are rich, natural sources of fructans -- nondiges...
(Agave tequilana) used fortequila.Sisal(A. sisalana),henequen(A. fourcroydes), andcantala(A. cantala) are significant sources offibreand are of interest as potential bioenergy crops. The century plant, or maguey (A. americana), and blue agave are the primary sources of agave nectar, a ...
Tequila Tequila and mezcal (with or without the “worm” in the bottle) are both produced from the Agave plant. However, tequila is produced in Tequila and its vicinity from Agave tequilana Weber var. Azul, whereas mezcal is produced from Agave patatorum. Agave head is harvested and cut in...
one of the best tequilas in the world. And now you can ENJOY THAT, sip by sip. How to plant the agave, and where? At what distance from each other and which kind of trees and plants must grow nearby to obtain this unique flavor?