Piri piri

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/piri-piri

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 classification?Cultivar of Capsicum frutescens
2. What is the historical dissemination?Originated in Southern Africa and spread globally via Portuguese explorers
3. What is a piri piri pepper?A piri piri pepper is a small, bright‑red pepper that comes from Southern Africa. It is known for its spicy heat and a hint of fruity flavor.
4. How did piri piri travel around the world?Portuguese explorers discovered the pepper in Africa and brought it to other lands during their voyages. This helped the pepper spread to many countries.

Cultivar: A plant variety that has been produced in cultivation by selective breeding for desired characteristics.
Capsicum frutescens: A species of chili pepper plant known for its small, potent fruits, including varieties like Tabasco and Piri Piri.
Scoville Heat Units (SHU): A measurement of the pungency of chili peppers, based on the concentration of capsaicinoids.
Diaspora: The dispersion of any people from their original homeland.