Baked beans

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.

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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 botanical name of common bean?Phaseolus vulgaris
2. What is the geographic origin of common bean domestication?Andean region of South America
3. What are baked beans made of?Baked beans are made from white beans like navy beans that are slow‑cooked in a sweet sauce made of sugars and sometimes tomato.
4. How did baked beans become a canned food?In the 19th century, canning technology let people pre‑cook and keep beans in sauce, so companies could sell ready‑to‑eat cans.

Phaseolus vulgaris: The scientific name for the common bean, encompassing many varieties like navy beans.
Culinary tradition: The characteristic styles, ingredients, and techniques of cooking and eating that are passed down through generations.
Industrialization of food: The process of applying industrial methods and technologies to food production, processing, and distribution.
Convenience food: Food products that are processed, pre-prepared, or packaged to minimize preparation time and effort for the consumer.