#1 The Sweet Stop: Italy
Our first stop is Italy for some delicious Gelato! Gelato is like ice cream, but smoother. It tastes 'sweet' because it has sugar. Candy, cake, and fruit are also sweet. Vocabulary words: Sweet, Sugar, Delicious, Dessert. Question: What is your favorite sweet treat?
#2 The Salty Stop: Germany
Next, we fly to Germany to share a giant Pretzel. Pretzels are brown, twisted bread with big grains of salt on top. 'Salty' foods are crunchy and savory. Potato chips and popcorn are salty too! Vocabulary words: Salty, Crunchy, Snack, Thirsty. Question: Do you like salt on your french fries?
#3 The Sour Stop: Mexico
Hola! We are in Mexico to try fresh limes on our tacos. Limes and lemons are 'sour'. When you eat something sour, your mouth might pucker and your eyes might squint! It is a sharp, tangy taste. Vocabulary words: Sour, Lime, Pucker, Sharp. Question: Can you eat a lemon slice without making a funny face?
#4 The Bitter Stop: Belgium
Welcome to Belgium, famous for chocolate! While milk chocolate is sweet, pure dark chocolate is 'bitter'. Bitter is the opposite of sweet. Coffee and some green vegetables like kale are also bitter. It is a grown-up taste! Vocabulary words: Bitter, Dark Chocolate, Cocoa, Strong. Question: Do you prefer milk chocolate or dark chocolate?
#5 The Umami Stop: Japan
Our final stop is Japan for a warm bowl of Ramen noodle soup. This flavor is called 'Umami' or 'Savory'. It is not sweet or sour; it tastes meaty and rich, like soy sauce, mushrooms, or cheese. Vocabulary words: Umami, Savory, Broth, Rich. Question: Have you ever tried sushi or ramen noodles?
