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, often referred to as the generic name and also known as (air biscuit), , or (flying biscuit), is a Brazilian snack food that is typical of Minas Gerais and the cuisine of Central-West Brazil.^[1] Its basic ingredients are water, milk, oil, and cassava starch.^[2]

They are popular all throughout Brazil, but especially in the northeast and southeast. One popular brand is Biscoito Globo sold on beaches of Rio de Janeiro.^{[3] [4]}

Origins

The recipe's exact origins are unknown. According to historian Luís da Câmara Cascudo, the biscuit was already prepared for rural landowners in 18th century Minas Gerais by farm cooks.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Biscoito de Polvilho. Chef de Cozinha Cris Leite. 22 October 2010. Blog da Chef Cris Leite. 14 June 2012.
2. Web site: Biscoito de polvilho - Conheça mais sobre o petisco mais praiano do Brasil. André Bernardo. February 2012. Revista Superinteressante, Editora Abril. 14 June 2012.
3. News: Rio’s Carnival for the Senses Ends at the Food Line. Segal. David. 2016-08-13. The New York Times. 0362-4331. 2016-10-24.
4. Web site: Ícone do Rio, biscoito Globo começa a ser vendido em mercados de SP. 2015-02-24. 2016-08-18. pt-BR.