Almdudler

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

Name:

Date:

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/almdudler

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. Who invented Almdudler?1935
2. What is the product classification?Herbal carbonated soft drink
3. What is the geographic origin?Austria
4. Why does Almdudler taste herbal instead of fruity?The drink uses only natural herbs from the Austrian Alps, not fruit juices or artificial flavors. The herbs give it a sweet, aromatic taste that is different from typical soft drinks.
5. How is Almdudler made?First, the herbs are carefully chosen and steeped to extract their flavors. Then the liquid is mixed with clean water and carbonated to create the drink’s crisp bubbles.

Proprietary secret: A formula or recipe that is kept confidential by the company that owns it.
Volatile aromatic compounds: Chemicals that easily turn into gas and are responsible for smells and flavors.
Niche market: A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Botanicals: Plants or parts of plants used for medicinal or flavoring purposes.