A Identidade do Requeijão Cardoso como comida típica no município de São Lourenço do Piauí

Abstract

Milk and its derivatives play a fundamental role in the diet of the Brazilian population. As an example, there is "requeijão Cardoso" , a characteristic artisanal cheese from the Northeast region and mainly produced in the rural areas of the state of Piauí. Thus, considering the economic, social, and cultural relevance of this cheese, the present research aimed to investigate the relationship of the population of São Lourenço do Piauí with it. For this purpose, a qualitative approach was used, through the application of a questionnaire, aiming to identify the presence of "requeijão Cardoso" in the residents' diet, their consumption habits, and the affection towards this product. The data obtained from the questionnaire showed, overall, albeit with little frequency, a great appreciation among the participants regarding the consumption of "requeijão Cardoso," and despite disagreements about its typicality, it was recognized as a product that is part of the diet of the people from São Lourenço do Piauí and of the cultural identity of the municipality. It was concluded that the objectives proposed with the research were fully achieved, since the results confirmed a strong connection between the community and the product. Thus, the information presented here contributes not only to the academic field but also provides valuable insights into the consumption habits and affection towards "requeijão Cardoso" among the residents of São Lourenço do Piauí, serving as a basis for the development of more comprehensive research on the subject.