Chili powder

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/chili-powder

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 origin?Native to the Americas, genus Capsicum
2. What is the historical diffusion?Spread globally following European exploration and trade
3. What is chili powder and where does it come from?Chili powder is made from dried and ground chili peppers. The peppers grow on plants in the Capsicum family, which originally came from the Americas.
4. Why is it called "chili" in America and "chilli" in Britain?The spelling difference comes from the two English languages. In America the word is spelled "chili" and in Britain it is spelled "chilli."

Genus Capsicum: The scientific classification for chili peppers and related plants.
Gastronomic: Relating to the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.
Ubiquitous: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Fusion Cuisine: A style of cooking that combines elements of different culinary traditions.