Tag: Agave
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Common Name: Tequila Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Tequila is an alcoholic spirit made from the steamed hearts of the agave plant. In the 19th century, the term “tequila” applied to any mezcal made in the area surrounding…
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Common Name: Agave The word agave comes from the Greek “αγαυή”, meaning “noble” or “illustrious.” Alternate names include Century Plant, Maguey, and American Aloe. Scientific Name: Agave americana (most common cultivated species); Agave tequilana (species used to make tequila), Agave angustifolia, etc. Some botanists argue that Agave tequilana should not be classified as a separate species, as it…