Almost 30,000 families in Minas Gerais depend on artisanal cheese production, a technique introduced by Portuguese adventurers in the 18th century.
Synopsis
Almost 30,000 families in Minas Gerais depend on artisanal cheese production, a technique introduced by Portuguese adventurers in the 18th century.
Synopsis
In rural Minas Gerais, Portuguese adventurers introduced cheese-making in the 18th century. The documentary details how this tradition evolved. Today, nearly 30,000 families depend on artisanal cheese production for their livelihoods across the state. The film illustrates the techniques and processes involved in making the cheese. It also focuses on the cultural significance of this practice in regional gastronomy.
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Why Watch
- Find out how cheese shaped Minas Gerais culture.
- Meet the families behind artisanal cheese production.
- See the traditional methods used for cheese-making.
Did You Know
- Artisanal cheese production in Minas Gerais started in the 18th century.
- Nearly 30,000 families in Minas Gerais depend on cheese production.
- The cheese-making technique was brought by Portuguese adventurers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did artisanal cheese production techniques arrive in Minas Gerais?
Artisanal cheese production techniques arrived in Minas Gerais in the 18th century.
How many families in Minas Gerais are involved in artisanal cheese production?
Almost 30 thousand families live from the production of artisanal cheese throughout the state.
What motivated Portuguese adventurers to come to Minas Gerais in the 18th century?
Portuguese adventurers came to Minas Gerais in search of gold.
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