Tequila

Tequila represents strong alcoholic drink which was for the first time made in. Tequila in the west of the State of Jalisco in Mexico.

Structure of tequila

The blue agave and alcohol which undergoes distillation is a traditional part of tequila. Now production of drink is carried out in a number of states of Mexico where the main raw materials is the blue agave. According to standards in drink there have to be not less than 50% of alcohol from an agave, and also the alcohol received from a sugarcane and corn.

Has to be a part of tequila of a premium class only the agave is blue, and other components also can enter cheap brand of drink. Add sugar and caramel for change of taste and color to syrup of an agave, and also use sweeteners and table sugar.

The plants on production of tequila are under protection of UNESCO, production in them is conducted according to modern standards qualities and norms of production of this drink. Production is constantly controlled and before pouring drink is tasted and check its quality.

Drink origin history

For the first time tequila began to be made in the 16th century, but this drink was traditional in culture of the tribe of Aztecs who called its "otkl" and made from an agave. The Spanish conquistadors mixed otkl and brandy, and later began to make alcoholic drink tequila.

In the 17th century mass production of this drink at special distilleries in the Mexican state of Jalisco began.

In the middle of the 19th century tequila became popular not only in Mexico, but also in other countries of Latin America, and then and in Europe.

In the modern market there are several commodity brands which are engaged in production of this drink and carry out import to various countries of the world. Cabo Wabo, El Tesoro and Ex Hacienda treat the most famous brands.

Types of tequila and drinks on its basis

There are several main types of tequila and ways of its packaging. In a silver container white tequila which is matured by no more than 2 months is made, the Joven tequila which is young drink with addition of fragrances is similar to it.

And qualitative gold tequila which is matured over a year is more sustained. Drink with 3-year endurance is called añejo, and premium class tequila - extra añejo.

It is possible to allocate two main ways of production of tequila:

• premium at which drink is made of 100% of a blue agave;
• the standard at which receive the mixed drink with addition of sugar, juice of a blue agave, sacchariferous products, corn syrup.

Different brands and producers use the compoundings of production of tequila at which drink has individual taste and aroma.

Tequila can be used for preparation of other alcoholic beverages, including margarites, sangrita, cocktails with martini, tequilas a boom and dessert drink.

Tequila caloric content

Tequila is drink of average caloric content which should not be included in structure of the dietary menu. Because of the high caloric content of tequila and content of alcohol can the condition of the alimentary system at observance of an electrolyte-deficient diet will worsen.

Caloric content of tequila makes 208 kcal, and also drink contains 0,3 g of proteins, 26,8 g of carbohydrates and 0,06 g of fats.

Useful properties of tequila

The agave which is the medicinal plant having a set of useful properties is a part of tequila.

The use of tequila in a small amount promotes strengthening of immune system, improvement of work of digestive organs, clarification of blood vessels and preventing to reproduction of putrefactive bacteria.

Medical researches established that some substances which are a part of drink interfere with development of oncological new growths, and also emergence of ulcers and inflammations in bodies of a GIT. Tequila strengthens hair and nails, improves outward of skin.

In Latin America drink is used for compresses and grindings at diseases of joints, radiculitis and rheumatism.

Tequila possesses antiinflammatory and disinfecting action. It in a small amount is added on bandages at stretchings, bruises, cuts and wounds.

Contraindications

Tequila is strong alcoholic drink which is strictly forbidden to be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and also at children's age up to 18 years.

Drink can exert a negative impact on work of a liver and pancreas, digestive organs.

The people managing vehicles and being on treatment of diseases and frustration of mentality cannot take alcoholic drink.

The use of tequila at a serious illness of the alimentary system, serious diseases of a brain, a liver and renal failure, hormonal disturbances, inflammatory processes in internals is not recommended, and also at predisposition to allergic reactions to an agave and alcohol.