Sugar Trade In Brazil

By Courtney Chora

The Country of Brazil

Brazil is officially the federative republic of Brazil. It is the largest country in both South America and the Latin American region. It is the worlds fifth largest country, both by the geographical area and by population. In 2012 the population of Brazil was 198.7 million. The capital is Brasilia and its population is 2.481 million.

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Why is sugar important?

Sugar is a main component in proper functioning of the body. It provides the body with the energy required for cellular

functions. It also helps improve the taste and texture of many different foods.

The Sugar Trade in BrazilBrazil was the world's leading sugar exporter during the 17th

century.

Sugar cane was first planted in Brazil in 1516

In 1996 about 70% of the world's sugar supply came from cane and the remainder from beets

Sugar trade was expected to increase in 1996-1997,in Russia, China, and the U.S.

The Sugar Trade in Brazil Continued

World sugar production in 1997-1998 reached a record 125 million tons as a result of increases in many nations and regions, including Mexico, the U.S., Central and South America, China, Africa, the Middle East and Pakistan

By the 16th century a narrow strip of land was made and they built about 120 sugar mills in what had now became the richest European Colony

Slavery first started in Brazil and was the main growth of the sugar

economy

The Sugar Trade in Brazil Continued

In the 1500s Portugal claimed Brazil and within 20 years had created a huge industry in Sugar

Brail would also produce sugar cane by fuel instead of the crop

large quantities of Brazilian sugar was sent to Europe at reasonable prices, which made the market grow bigger

The first Brazilian sugar plantation was first used in 1518

What is Brigadeiro?

Brigadeiro is a simple Brazilian chocolate sugar candy, created in the 1940s and named after Brigadier Eduardo Gomes,

whose shape is some what like chocolate truffles

About Brigadier Eduardo Gomes

Brigadier Eduardo Gomes was a politician and military figure. He was born in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil

He was born September 20th 1896 and died June 13th 1981He died at the age of 84Gomes served in the Brazilian Air force He served from 1918 to 1967

Brigadeiro Recipe

INGREDIENTS:1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 tablespoon margarine3 tablespoons cocoa powderchocolate sprinkles, to decorate

Brigadeiro Recipe ContinuedDirections:

1 PREPARE:.2 Cook over medium-low heat, stir vigorously the sweetened condensed milk, margarine and cocoa powder.3 Cook the mixture until it thickens enough to show the pan bottom during stirring.4 Pour the mixture in a greased dish and let it cool to room temperature. Take small amounts of the mixture with a teaspoon and make 1 ½ inch balls.5 Roll the balls over chocolate jimmies to decorate.6 Hint: Grease your hands with margarine to make the balls easily.7 If the balls don't hold the shape and flat down like coins, it means that you did not cook enough. Cook additional five minutes, take a small sample and dip it in a glass with cold water. If you cooked enough, this sample should hold the shape after cooling down in the water.8 The cheapest , low grade sweetened condensed milk is the best to make the brigadeiro because they have more starch on them, which helps the candy to hold the shape.9 In US, buy the sweet condensed milk from the Walmart brand "Great Value", cook this brand for 20 minutes in medium heat stirring continuously and your brigadeiro is with the right consistency.

Time to try Brigadeiro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!