It is a conventual sweet and one of the symbols of the Arcos de Valdevez confectionery. It has a cylindrical shape (like a cigar with 8 to 10 cm long and 2 cm diameter). The wrapper is made of wafer and fiiled with sweet egg cream. The name is registered by “Doçaria Central” since 1963, remaining the recipe a well kept secret. Other pastries shops began manufacturing the “Charutos dos Arcos”, presenting variations on the original recipe: adding almond, orange zest, malabar gourd, etc.
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Rua General Norton de Matos 47
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docariacentral@gmail.com
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258515215