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OUTLINE
Brazil’s food culture and geographical information
Cuisine classification
Mealtimes
Most famous regional dishes with recipe
Distribution problems
Best aspects of food in Brazil
INTRODUCTION
 Brazilian cuisine is the
result of a great mix:
 European
 Indigenous
 African
 5 different regions
 Brazilian food base:
 Rice
 Bean
 CUISINE
CLASSIFICATION
NORTH REGION
 Strong Indigenous culture
 The most different Brazilian meal
 Main ingredients
 Manioc (fountainhead/root)
 Cupuaçu (fruit)
 Açai (fruit)
 River shrimp (crustacean)
 Pirarucu (fish)
 Jambu (vegetable)
 Saffron (condiment)
CUISINE
CLASSIFICATION
CENTER WEST REGION
 Indigenous and European
culture
 Influenced by cattle breeding
 Main ingredients
 Manioc
(fountainhead/root)
 Pequi (fruit)
 Dry meat (beef)
 Mate herb (leaf)
 Corn (grain)
CUISINE
CLASSIFICATION
SOUTH REGION
 Strong European culture
 Big meat consumption
 Main ingredients
 Meat (beef)
 Meat (sheep)
 Corn flour (grain)
 Mate herb (leaf)
 CUISINE CLASSIFICATION
SOUTHEAST REGION
 Strong European culture (XIX century)
 World culture cuisine
 Main ingredients
 Rice (grain)
 Bean (grain)
 Egg (dairy)
 Meat (beef)
 Palm heart (tree)
 Banana (fruit)
 Powder (root)
CUISINE CLASSIFICATION
NORTHEAST REGION  African and Indigenous culture
 Climate influence
 Main ingredients
 Manioc (fountainhead/root)
 Dende oil (fruit)
 Coconut milk (fruit)
 Corn (grain)
 Tropical Fruits
 Shrimp (crustacean)
 Cioba (fish)
MEAL TIMES

• Breakfast • Lunch or Brunch • Supper

• 05-07 am • 12-02 pm • 08-10 pm
FAMOUS NORTHEAST DESSERT
INGREDIENTS
 Butter
 Cheese
 Banana
 Butter
 Sugar
 Cinnamon stalk
 Cinnamon powder
DISTRIBUTION • Excessive Cost
• Last-mile there is no delivery forecast
PROBLEMS
OPPORTUNITIES / BEST ASPECTS

Self-producer
Lots of variety in all types
Regional meal style
Food based on grains, fruits, roots and vegetables
Many homemade restaurants
Food provided to low-income children in schools