Soju

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/soju

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 geographic center of traditional production?Andong region, South Korea
2. What is the historical production method?Distillation of fermented rice
3. How is soju made?Traditional soju starts with fermented rice, then distillation. Modern soju may use other grains or cassava, then add water, sweeteners, and flavors.
4. Why do people pour soju with two hands?Pouring with two hands shows respect and helps everyone share the drink together.

Distillation: A process used to separate components of a liquid mixture by selective boiling and condensation.
Ethanol: The primary psychoactive component of alcoholic beverages, produced by yeast fermentation of sugars.
Hallyu (Korean Wave): The global popularity of South Korean culture, including music, film, and cuisine.