Regular readers may be aware that I’m not a big fan of super-sweet things. I do like chocolate (I’m not completely crazy), but the really sweet things like Brigadeiro are a little too much for me. Small, but full of flavor, Paçoquita has the power to sweeten your day. Therefore, it is always good to have a box of Paçoquita at home. This way, when you feel like having a sweet after a meal, Paçoquita is at hand! Paçoquita is unique, funny, happy, very Brazilian, made of peanuts, salt, sugar and a lot of love just for you. Traditional Brazilian product based on peanuts, Paçoquita Santa Helena is the national leader in its segment. Thanks to its unique flavor and a rigorous quality control of raw material, it is a product appreciated by adults and children.

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a b Abicab, Brazilian industry association of chocolates, cocoa, peanuts, candies and derivatives (in Portuguese). Outside the country, Paçoquita is mainly sold to Brazilian expats communities, that have a sentimental bonding to the candy. The company has been investing in ways to conquer fans with different accents and is starting to look for new markets. Some companies have created variations from the traditional Paçoca recipe, which include a diet version, with no sugar added, and a version with a concentration of peanuts. [3] "Paçoquita", a popular version of industrialized paçoca See also [ edit ] The candy tasted so good, they decided to test the public’s response to it. This was the beginning of what became a beloved treat all over Brazil: Paçoquita. In 1986, after some initial improvements, the product officially entered the market and became an immediate success. The Santa Helena factory was founded in 1942 by his grandfather, José Marques Telles, and has been in the family ever since. Renato was working in the administrative section of the company when the idea for the new product came out. “At first, it was just for ourselves. We used a little hammer to press the ground peanuts and the sugar together and mold it in the shape of a cork.”

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Brazil's favorite. A traditional Brazilian peanut-based product, Paçoquita is the national leader in its sector. It is constantly winning over consumers and clients. Due to its unique flavor and strict quality control for raw materials, it has been beloved by consumers of all ages for over 25 years.

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Paçoca for me is in the same category of maria-mole, bananada, pé-de-moleque… Cheap sweets from botecos. It is easy to prepare: http://www.chucrutecomsalsicha.com/archives/2010/05/nos_pacoca.html ReplySoft and delicious, chewable Paçoquita candy is perfect for anyone who enjoys the flavor of Brazil's favorite paçoca. At work, at home or just hanging out, it is popular with consumers who seek joy and fun with a lot more flavor. I just love that song, hope it brings you as much joy as it brings me, still after all these years. :-)

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Ha ha ha! I imagine you brushing off the final paçoca crumbs and thinking “They wouldn’t have appreciated them like I do…” ;) ReplyIt was the 1980s when Renato Fechino and his brother started mixing ground peanuts with sugar in a PVC pipe while waiting for the factory’s candy batch to be ready. “We would do it in a very improvised way”, he remembers. Hi Ana, I know what you mean – those sweets all sit in the same category don’t they? Of all that you mentioned, paçoca is easily my favourite! Reply

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The peanut in the video should be submitted to some serious waterboarding, and then to a cavity search. Reply Paçoca in its present form was invented during the Colonial Brazil Period, but Native Brazilian peoples had recipes that mixed cassava flour with other ingredients prior to colonization. Those recipes were modified by the settlers, creating the current combination that uses sugar. [1] Name and relationship to the savory dish [ edit ] Brazil’s peanut production in the 2020/2021 crop is estimated at 597.5 thousand tons, an increase of 7% compared to the 2019/2020 crop, according to the August’s National Supply Company (CONAB) crop survey. This production currently occupies an area of 165.6 thousand hectares. Today, Paçoquita is the company’s main product – over 1 million units are sold every day. The Paçoquita family got diversified, offering options with oats, whey protein, and zero sugar. All other company’s products together correspond to 10% of the candy’s production.

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Paçoquita has a very strong brand built over the years by its pioneering, by its quality and taste, and our efficient communication”, says Renato. There are more than 300 brands offering a similar product in the country, but none is a close competitor. Recommended Daily Allowances“ (RDA) is based on a 2.000 Kcal or 8.400 kJ diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your needs.