Catupiry () is one of the most popular brands of (creamy dairy spread) in
Brazil
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. It was developed by Italian immigrant Mario Silvestrini in the state of
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais () is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil, being the fourth largest state by area and the second largest in number of inhabitants with a population of 20,539,989 according to the 2022 Brazilian census, 2022 census. Located in ...
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 imitation 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
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in the municipalities of
Bebedouro
Bebedouro is a municipality in the state of São Paulo (state), São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 77,555 (2020 est.) in an area of . The elevation is . The distance from São Paulo city is about 390 km.
History
The foundation of the cit ...
and
Santa Fé do Sul and the others in
Doverlândia
Doverlândia is a city and Municipalities of Brazil, municipality in western 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 eas ...
, in
Goiás
Goiás () is a Brazilian States of Brazil, state located in the Central-West Region, Brazil, Central-West region. Goiás borders the Federal District (Brazil), Federal District and the states of (from north clockwise) Tocantins, Bahia, Minas Ge ...
, and
Santa Vitória, in
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais () is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil, being the fourth largest state by area and the second largest in number of inhabitants with a population of 20,539,989 according to the 2022 Brazilian census, 2022 census. Located in ...
. 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 five countries, including the
United States
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,
Canada
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and
Japan
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.
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
Products introduced in 1911
Cheese spreads
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