Caraway

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/caraway

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?Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Apiales, Family: Apiaceae, Genus: Carum, Species: C. carvi
2. What is the primary volatile compounds?(-)-Carvone and limonene, responsible for its characteristic aroma and flavor
3. What is caraway and why does it taste like licorice?Caraway is a tiny seed from a plant that smells and tastes like licorice. The flavor comes from a special oil called carvone inside the seed.
4. How does caraway grow and how tall does it get?Caraway is a biennial herb, meaning it needs two years to grow. In the first year it makes leaves, and in the second year it flowers and makes seeds. It usually grows to about 30 to 60 centimeters tall.

Biennial: A plant species that completes its life cycle in two growing seasons, typically involving vegetative growth followed by flowering and seed production.
Apiaceae: A large and widely distributed family of flowering plants, commonly known as the carrot, parsley, or celery family, characterized by aromatic properties.
Enantiomer: One of a pair of molecules that are mirror images of each other, like left and right hands, often possessing different biological or sensory properties.
Volatile Compounds: Chemical substances that easily evaporate at room temperature, contributing significantly to the aroma and flavor of foods and plants.