Hawaii's original Pão de Queijo company
Brazilian cheese bread
Pão de Queijo (cheese bread) is Brazil’s most popular snack. Originating from the state of Minas Gerais where slaves would soak and peel the cassava root – these bread rolls were created. It wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that cheese and other ingredients were introduced to the roll. Now, Pão de Queijo is found in grocery stores, bakeries and street-side stands.