Where Food Comes From
⭐ MasteredOur food comes from plants and animals. Fruits and vegetables grow in fields and orchards, milk comes from cows, and fish come from rivers and seas.
Chocolate begins as beans in cacao pods.
All about Where Food Comes From
Almost all of our food comes from plants or animals. Fruits and vegetables grow in fields, orchards and greenhouses. Milk and eggs come from farm animals, and fish come from rivers, lakes and the sea. Even processed foods begin with ingredients from farms.
Understanding where food comes from helps us appreciate the work of farmers, fishers and food producers. It also shows how weather, soil and water affect what we can grow and eat in different parts of the world.
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Real-life uses of Where Food Comes From
- Choosing fruit that is in season
- Visiting a farm or farmers' market
- Growing herbs or vegetables at home
Frequently asked questions about Where Food Comes From
What is a staple food?
A food that forms the main part of people's diets in a region, such as rice in Asia or maize in parts of Africa.
Do all foods come from farms?
Most do, but some, such as salt, come from mines or the sea. Others, like mushrooms, are grown in special conditions.
What does organic mean?
Food grown without most synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, following strict rules set by certification bodies.