Orange blossom

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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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/orange-blossom

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 name?Citrus sinensis
2. What is the primary applications?High-end perfumery and sophisticated culinary flavoring
3. Why does orange blossom smell so nice?The flower contains many tiny scent molecules that give it a sweet, floral, citrusy smell. These natural oils make the scent feel warm and happy.
4. How do people get the scent from orange blossoms?Fresh blossoms are collected and processed with steam distillation or enfleurage. The liquid that comes out is called orange flower water.

Olfactory: Relating to the sense of smell.
Volatile Aromatic Compounds: Chemicals that easily turn into gas, carrying scent and flavor.
Gastronomic: Relating to or characteristic of the art of good eating.