Catupiry () is one of the most popular brands of cheese in
Brazil
Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area ...
. It was developed by Italian immigrant Mario Silvestrini in the state of
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais () is a state in Southeastern Brazil. It ranks as the second most populous, the third by gross domestic product (GDP), and the fourth largest by area in the country. The state's capital and largest city, Belo Horizonte (literall ...
in 1911.
The name derives from the
Tupi word meaning "excellent".
Catupiry is a soft, mild-tasting cheese that can be spread over toasts, crackers and bread buns or used in cooking. Because of its low level of acidity, catupiry has become an ingredient in various dishes.
Catupiry, as well as immitation cheeses, is a very common ingredient in Brazilian dishes, specially as a filling for pizzas, or .
Currently, Catupiry has four factories, two in
São Paulo
São Paulo (, ; Portuguese for 'Saint Paul') is the most populous city in Brazil, and is the capital of the state of São Paulo, the most populous and wealthiest Brazilian state, located in the country's Southeast Region. Listed by the Ga ...
in the municipalities of
Bebedouro
Bebedouro is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil
Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 m ...
and
Santa Fé do Sul
Santa Fé do Sul is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The population is of 32,563 (IBGE/2020) and the area is 208.2 km2.
It is located on the northwest of the state, 642 km from the city of São Paulo, and is a tourist ...
and the others in
Doverlândia
Doverlândia is a city and municipality in eastern Goiás state, Brazil. It is a large producer of cattle and soybeans.
Location and Highway Connections
Doverlândia is in the Southwest Goiás Microregion in the far eastern section of the sta ...
, in
Goiás
Goiás () is a Brazilian state located in the Center-West region. Goiás borders the Federal District and the states of (from north clockwise) Tocantins, Bahia, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso. The state capital is Goiânia. ...
, and
Santa Vitória, in
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais () is a state in Southeastern Brazil. It ranks as the second most populous, the third by gross domestic product (GDP), and the fourth largest by area in the country. The state's capital and largest city, Belo Horizonte (literall ...
. The company is currently managed by six families, all heirs of the Silvestrini family. The company has a turnover of around
R$ 600 million per year and is present in 5 countries, including the
United States
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,
Canada
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and
Japan.
See also
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List of Brazilian dishes
This is a list of dishes found in Brazilian cuisine. Brazilian cuisine was developed from Portuguese, African, Native American, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese and German influences. It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of ...
References
External links
Official site
Brazilian cheeses
Cow's-milk cheeses
Brazilian cuisine
Products introduced in 1911
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