Paçoca
Brazilian sweets / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Paçoca?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Paçoca (Portuguese: [paˈsɔka]) is a candy made out of ground peanuts, sugar and salt. Some recipes also add flour, such as corn flour, oat flour or cassava flour. It is typical of the Brazilian Caipira cuisine and most present in the countryside of southeastern states of São Paulo and Minas Gerais, being either manufactured or home-made. It is also very common during the Festa Junina, an annual festivity that celebrates the caipira lifestyle. It is known for its distinct dry texture and sweet taste, and is one of the most beloved Brazilian candies.[1][2]
Quick Facts Place of origin, Region or state ...
Place of origin | Brazil |
---|---|
Region or state | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
Main ingredients | Ground peanuts, sugar |
Close