Pequi Pitted/Sliced Canned Aroma D'minas

The pequi fruit is very popular in Brazil, especially in the states of Goiás and Minas Gerais. The fruits are consumed raw, cooked with rice but also transformed into liqueur, juice and ice cream. Fruit processing is deeply rooted in the culture and regional cuisine of residents of the Cerrado region of Minas Gerais.