is a spreadable Brazilian confectionery that is traditional to the Baixada Cuiabana and Pantanal regions of Mato Grosso. Made of either green papaya or papaya tree bark and melted , it can be seasoned with various spices such as ginger, cloves, and cinnamon.
According to historian , was developed during the Paraguayan War when the borders of Mato Grosso were closed and naval shipments traveling up the Paraguay River were halted. A lack of foreign ingredients forced the citizens of Mato Grosso to develop dishes using solely local ingredients.
In 2018, a -flavored artisanal Brazilian beer produced in Cuiabá won 3rd place in the American Stout category at the Copa Cervezas de América.
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