Anise

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/anise

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 scientific classification?Genus Pimpinella, species anisum
2. What is the primary aromatic compound?Anethole (up to 90% of essential oil)
3. What does anise smell like?Anise smells like sweet, spicy licorice. It has a strong, pleasant aroma that many people enjoy.
4. Where does anise grow?Anise grows best in warm places with plenty of sunshine. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean and southwestern Asia, and farmers plant it in places like Spain, Turkey, India, and Mexico.

Phenylpropene: A class of organic compounds that includes anethole, known for aromatic properties.
Carminative: A substance that helps to relieve or prevent flatulence.
Volatile Compounds: Chemicals that easily turn into gas at room temperature, contributing to aroma.
Expectorant: A medicine that helps to loosen and remove mucus from the airways.