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Description (dimensions, colour, aroma, texture): Brown.
Particular characteristics (signs that highlight the uniqueness of the product): The chestnut, at the agricultural level, is undoubtedly the largest source of income in the municipality of Penedono. Integrated in the PDO geographical area "Castanha dos Soutos da Lapa", the municipality of Penedono produces the best chestnuts in the world. The sweet "chestnut biscuit", as its name implies, is made from chestnuts. In 2014, he was the winner of the Best Traditional Sweet Award of the "PENEDOCE" confectionery contest promoted by the Municipality of Penedono during its event "Mercado Magriço", it should be noted that the jury was chaired by the renowned Chef Hernâni Ermida.
Delimitation of the geographical area of production: Municipality of Penedono.
Connection to the natural landscape: The sweet "Chestnut Biscuit" has a connection to the natural landscape since it is composed of numerous areas of chestnut groves.
Ingredients used: Chestnuts, wheat flour, sugar, brandy, olive oil and eggs.
Forms of commercialization: Direct sale to the public.
Product availability throughout the year: All year round.
Product history: The sweet "Chestnut biscuit" is a traditional recipe of Maria de Jesus and appears in 2014 through the "PENEDOCE" Contest promoted by the Municipality of Penedono.
Representativeness in local food: The chestnut has always been present in the local diet of the people of Penedon since the beginning.
Product availability (phase-out, continuous supply, recovery): Continuous supply.
