Adobo

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/adobo

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the culinary technique origin?Iberian Peninsula, Spain and Portugal
2. What is the primary preservative mechanism?Acidity from vinegar (acetic acid) inhibiting microbial growth
3. What is adobo and why is it tasty?Adobo is a sauce made with vinegar, garlic, salt, oregano, and paprika that makes food yummy and helps keep it fresh.
4. How does adobo help keep food safe?The vinegar lowers the food’s pH and the salt pulls water out, so bad bacteria and molds can't grow.

Acetic Acid: The primary acidic component of vinegar, responsible for its sour taste and preservative qualities.
Osmotic Dehydration: The process where water is drawn out of cells (like food or microbes) by a high concentration of solute (like salt).
Culinary Syncretism: The blending of culinary traditions from different cultures to create new dishes or styles.