Clamato

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/clamato

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 primary production company?Mott's
2. What is the core flavor components?Reconstituted tomato juice concentrate, dried clam broth, sugar, spices, and MSG
3. Why does Clamato taste a bit salty?It has dried clam broth and a little salt from the broth, which adds a briny taste.
4. Where did Clamato come from?Clamato was created by Mott's and first launched in North America, becoming especially popular in Canada.

Portmanteau: A linguistic blend where parts of two or more words are combined to create a new word.
Umami: The fifth basic taste, characterized by a savory, brothy, or meaty flavor profile.
MSG (Monosodium Glutamate): A sodium salt of glutamic acid, commonly used as a food additive to enhance savory flavors.