Granfino Flocão de Milho (500g)

Flocão de Milho Granfino 500g

Bring the warmth and authenticity of a traditional Brazilian breakfast to your table with Granfino Flocão. Flocão (large corn flakes) is the absolute heart and soul of Northeastern Brazilian cuisine, specifically milled to create the ultimate, fluffy Cuscuz Nordestino—a cherished, comforting dish enjoyed from sunrise to sunset.

Granfino selects only premium, non-GMO corn to produce these beautiful, thick, and vibrant yellow flakes. Unlike fine cornmeal, the unique flaked texture of Flocão allows the grains to absorb water perfectly without clumping. When steamed, it yields an incredibly light, moist, and pillowy corn cake that gently crumbles on the fork and melts in your mouth.

Key Features & Benefits

• The Authentic Cuscuz Texture: Thick-flaked milling ensures maximum water absorption, guaranteeing a moist, soft, and voluminous cuscuz that never turns dense or dry.
• 100% Natural & Wholesome: Made entirely from high-quality corn, offering a naturally gluten-free source of energy, fiber, and essential complex carbohydrates.
• Vibrant Golden Color: Gives your traditional recipes an eye-catching, appetizing bright-yellow hue that looks as beautiful as it tastes.
• Versatile Pantry Staple: While famous for steaming, it is also highly versatile for making rustic regional cakes, porridges, and textures for pan-frying.

Timeless Ways to Cook & Enjoy It

• The Classic Cuscuz Nordestino: Mix 2 cups of Granfino Flocão with a pinch of salt and about 1 cup of water. Let it hydrate for 10 minutes (this step is crucial!). Transfer it gently into a cuscuzeira (steamer pot) without pressing down, and steam over boiling water for about 10 minutes until aromatic.
• The Ultimate Toppings: Serve your steaming hot cuscuz straight from the pot with a generous slab of melting butter, alongside a hot cup of black coffee. For a hearty meal, mix it with scrambled eggs, jerked beef (carne de sol), or melted queijo coalho.
• Cuscuz Paulista: Use these robust flakes as the perfect thickening base to create a rich, savoury Cuscuz Paulistapacked with sardines, shrimp, boiled eggs, and vegetables.

Product Specifications

• Net Weight: 500g
• Ingredient: 100% Flaked corn meal (Flocos de milho pré-cozidos).
• Attributes: Naturally gluten-free, rich in flavor, pre-cooked flakes.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, seal tightly in an airtight container to maintain maximum freshness.