Originally from northern Brazil, the bacuri is a fruit which has conquered more and more space in gastronomy, especially in the production of ice cream and various types of sweets.
According to Urano de Carvalho, an agronomist at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa), after the success of açaí and cupuaçu, bacurizeiro emerges as the next species with the potential to reach new markets.
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Its growing popularity is driven by its unique characteristics and exotic flavor, arousing the interest of connoisseurs and culinary chefs in search of new culinary experiences.
With nutritional properties and versatility in the kitchen, the fruit shows promise and stands out as an emerging star of the Brazilian cerrado.
An exciting initiative is underway in the municipality of Augusto Corrêa, Pará (PA), where the sustainable cultivation of bacuri is gaining prominence.
Guided by conscious agricultural practices, local producers are reaping the results not only in terms of bountiful harvests, but also in opportunities for income generation and development economic.
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The history of the Osaqui family is marked by an audacious vision and commitment to the preservation and prosperity of the bacuri forest.
During the 1970s, Henrique Osaqui believed that the rich biodiversity could transform lives and, with this legacy in mind, his daughter Hortência Osaqui took over the property.
Over the years, the family has turned this dream into reality, establishing an agro-industry on their land, where the bacuri is carefully harvested and transformed into delicious jams and sweets.
The effort and dedication resulted in products of exceptional quality, which soon gained recognition beyond Brazilian borders.
Today, the Osaqui agroindustry enjoys the international market, with its creations reaching the demanding palates of Europe and the United States.
The successful export is concrete proof that Henrique Osaqui's vision was right — the bacuri forest really transformed people's lives.
Thus, it managed to provide not only exotic flavors, but also opportunities for economic growth and sustainability for the entire region.
From sustainable cultivation, rural tourism has gained relevance as an economic sector promising, generating an additional source of income during the fruit off-season, which occurs from May to December. Currently, this activity represents 45% of the company's total revenue. farm.
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