Do you think soba noodles are ①( unique ) to Japan?
Soba noodles are made from buckwheat.
Actually, it is grown in many countries around the world.
The graph shows the production and consumption of buckwheat in three countries in 2016.
As you can see, Russia produces the most buckwheat among the three countries, while Japan produces the least. Likewise, Russia consumes ②( ten ) ( times ) as much buckwheat as Japan does. In Russia, buckwheat is popular, and people often eat a dish called kasha. Kasha is similar to Japanese rice porridge.*
Unlike Russia, the consumption of buckwheat in France is higher than its production. France consumes imported buckwheat as well as domestically grown buckwheat. In France, buckwheat is often used for making crepes and pancakes.
Buckwheat is rich in nutrients. Additionally, it grows quickly even in ③( poor ) ( soil ). Someday, it might become one of the world’s major crops.
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As you can see, Russia produces the most buckwheat among the three countries, while Japan produces the least. Likewise, Russia consumes ②( ten ) ( times ) as much buckwheat as Japan does. In Russia, buckwheat is popular, and people often eat a dish called kasha. Kasha is similar to Japanese rice porridge.*
Unlike Russia, the consumption of buckwheat in France is higher than its production. France consumes imported buckwheat as well as domestically grown buckwheat. In France, buckwheat is often used for making crepes and pancakes.
Buckwheat is rich in nutrients. Additionally, it grows quickly even in ③( poor ) ( soil ). Someday, it might become one of the world’s major crops.
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