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O AMAZONAS O Amazonas é a maior floresta Tropical do mundo que cobre 5.5 millões de metros quadrados. O Amazonas se encontra em América do Sul, nos países de Brasil, Peru, Bolívia, Equador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname e Guiana Francesa. O Rio Javarí sobe entre o Estado do Amazonas, Brasil e Peru. Ele corre nordeste para 750km para se unir com o rio Amazonas pertu da cidade de Benjamin Constant. Ele também passa no meio da floresta tropical. (National Geographic Kids) |
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Manioc is one of Brazil's most important contributions to the global food supply. It is an edible root that has a starchy, sweet flavor and is consumed as a vegetable. It plays a fundamental role in everyday Brazilian cuisine and is a source of income for many families throughout the Amazon. Since it is often considered a poor people's food, many haven't paid attention to it. So, how do you make manioc flour? Step 1 - The men uproot each manioc plant with a firm tug. The women peel off the bark-like exterior of the roots, revealing a white interior and then rinse it
thoroughly to clean off any dirt. Maurílio is holding up the smaller roots that they set aside for the next season of planting. What can you do with Manioc? The manioc flour is often sprinkled over beans and rice, fish or meat. You can fry it in oil or butter to make "farofa", adding bits of sausage, bacon, onion, etc. for an especially delicious flavor. The root is often boiled in water like a potato or cooked in stews. We all love "manioc fries"! ?? The tapioca starch, called povilho, is made from manioc and is used to make "pão de queijo"/cheese breads, breads, cookies and pancakes. Manioc is responsible for much of your gluten-free baked goods! Tapioca balls are excellent for making cereal or pudding. The nutritional value of Manioc – 100 gm of manioc provides 1.8 gm dietary fiber, 1.36 gm protein, 271 mg potassium, 16 mg calcium, 27 mg phosphorus, 21 mg magnesium, 20.6 mg Vitamin C and others. Health benefits – Manioc helps ease inflammation and balance your gut flora and provide minerals that perform many important functions throughout your body. It has a low glycemic index which makes it excellent for diabetics. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from solar rays. This is just a few of its many benefits. |
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