We appreciate you visiting us today! We are happy to introduce you to the delicious world of Brigadeiros! If you don't know what Brigaderios are, you are in for a mouth watering experience! Brigadeiros, a Brazilian candy, are smooth, usually chocolate, velvety, soft candies. This candy is named after a renowned Brazilian politician of the 1920's, Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes. He was an Air Force briga
dier general who first gained notoriety for playing a part in quashing a communist coup in Rio. He later ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1946 and 1950, during a brief breeze of democracy which blew after WWII in Brazil. The name of the candy is that of his rank, Brigadeiro. Now, why would anyone name candy after an army general? Well, back in 1922, he was tall, dark-haired with blue eyes. The Brigadeiro campaign slogan was “Vote no Brigadeiro que é bonito e é solteiro”. Or the other version “Brigadeiro Brigadeiro, e melhor porque e solteiro”. Look around on our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us.
