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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Marigold petals have plant protein, fibre and minerals.
- They also have water and antioxidants.
- People can eat the petals raw or cooked.
- Dried petals are used to make tea and soup.
- Petals give a tangy, citrusy, tarragon-like flavour.
- Stems and leaves taste bitter so people avoid them.
- Marigolds are used in India for weddings and festivals.
- Researchers say petals could be a useful food ingredient.
- Some marigold types are not edible.
Difficult words
- petal — thin coloured part of a flowerpetals
- antioxidant — substance that protects cells from damageantioxidants
- fibre — part of plants that helps digestion
- edible — safe to eat as food
- ingredient — one food item in a recipe or dish
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever eaten flowers?
- Would you try marigold tea?
- Do you like tangy or citrusy flavours?
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