{"id":75260,"date":"2020-10-29T17:42:06","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T20:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/?p=75260"},"modified":"2026-01-01T02:16:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T02:16:31","slug":"brazilian-fruits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/","title":{"rendered":"Brazilian fruits and where to buy them in Rio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Brazil is one of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/biodiversity-brazil\/\">most biodiverse countries in the world<\/a>. The humid tropical climate is perfect for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables. That is why we have so many native fruits around here. So, how many Brazilian fruits do you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies indicate that there are over 300 native fruits in Brazil. Some of them are already well known around the world, such as the pineapple, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/why-do-cariocas-love-acai\/\">a\u00e7a\u00ed berry<\/a>, and the passion fruit. However, there is still a range of other Brazilian fruits that many foreigners are unaware of. And you will be amazed when you try them for the first time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-foods-traditional\/\">Food is a big deal in Brazil<\/a>, as well as fruits! Here is a list of some Brazilian fruits from the Cerrado and the Atlantic Forest that you need to try when you visit Brasil:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/native-brazilian-fruits.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/native-brazilian-fruits.jpg\" alt=\"native brazilian fruits\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Abiu\" >Abiu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Acai_Acai_berry\" >A\u00e7a\u00ed (A\u00e7a\u00ed berry)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Araca\" >Ara\u00e7\u00e1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Cabeludinha\" >Cabeludinha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Caja\" >Caj\u00e1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Caju_Cashew\" >Caju (Cashew)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Castanha_do_Para_Brazil_nut\" >Castanha do Par\u00e1 (Brazil nut)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Cupuacu\" >Cupua\u00e7u<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Goiaba_Guava\" >Goiaba (Guava)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Guarana\" >Guaran\u00e1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Jabuticaba_Brazilian_grape\" >Jabuticaba (Brazilian grape)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Maracuja_Passion_fruit\" >Maracuj\u00e1 (Passion fruit)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Pinhao_Pinion_fruit\" >Pinh\u00e3o (Pinion fruit)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Pitanga\" >Pitanga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Seriguela_Red_mombin\" >Seriguela (Red mombin)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Umbu_Brazil_plum\" >Umbu (Brazil plum)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Where_to_buy_Brazilian_fruits_in_Rio_de_Janeiro\" >Where to buy Brazilian fruits in Rio de Janeiro<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Hortifruti\" >Hortifruti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Mercado_Municipal\" >Mercado Municipal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/brazilian-fruits\/#Street_Market\" >Street Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abiu\"><\/span>Abiu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Abiu is a&nbsp; Brazilian fruit that contains latex. It can also be used to make glue. Abiu has a yellow peel and fleshy sweet pulp. It is rich in Vitamins B1, B2, B5, and C. Its peel releases a white, viscous milk that sticks to the lips like glue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acai_Acai_berry\"><\/span>A\u00e7a\u00ed (A\u00e7a\u00ed berry)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The a\u00e7a\u00ed berry is a native fruit from the Amazon forest. In the North of Brazil, the fruit is pureed and served with manioc flour and fish. However, in the southern regions, it is much more common to see people eating this fruit as a sweet paste, mixed with syrup and other fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Araca\"><\/span>Ara\u00e7\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ara\u00e7\u00e1 tastes and looks like a guava fruit, but smaller and sour. It is a small round fruit, with small seeds and rich in vitamins A, B, and C. It is a small yellow fruit that has a fine velvety fur on the skin. Its pulp is sweet and juicy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fruits-from-brazil.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/fruits-from-brazil.jpg\" alt=\"fruits from brazil\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cabeludinha\"><\/span>Cabeludinha<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cabeludinha is a single-seeded fruit with juicy sweet pulp, rich in Vitamin C. The peel of the fruit is covered by a velvet skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caja\"><\/span>Caj\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Caj\u00e1 is a sour and bittersweet fruit. It is a great source of vitamins, being also high in fiber, phosphorus, iron, and calcium. Its pulp is used in the production of jellies, juices, and desserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caju_Cashew\"><\/span>Caju (Cashew)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Brazilian fruit is composed of two parts: the cashew nut and the floral peduncle. The nut is roasted and exported worldwide. The pulp is fleshy, used to make juices, desserts, liqueurs, and more. The pulp can be yellow, red, or pink, depending on the species. Cashew is high in Vitamin C and iron.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/frutas-brasileiras-nativas-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/frutas-brasileiras-nativas-1.jpg\" alt=\"frutas brasileiras nativas 1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castanha_do_Para_Brazil_nut\"><\/span>Castanha do Par\u00e1 (Brazil nut)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High in healthy fat, minerals and has great nutritional value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cupuacu\"><\/span>Cupua\u00e7u<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Very tasty and strong-flavored fruit, it is used to make juices, sweets, ice cream, and chocolate candy. It is also possible to use cupua\u00e7u to make butter, which is used for cosmetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goiaba_Guava\"><\/span>Goiaba (Guava)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be green, yellow, or purple on the outside and pink or white on the inside. It contains many seeds that are safe for humans to swallow. Guavas are low in fat and sugar, perfect for weight loss diets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/frutas-nativas-do-brasil.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/frutas-nativas-do-brasil.jpg\" alt=\"frutas nativas do brasil\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guarana\"><\/span>Guaran\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a dietary supplement, the guaran\u00e1 seed is an effective stimulant, having twice the amount of caffeine found in coffee seeds. The fruit is also popular in Brazil as the main ingredient for a national soft drink with the same name. Even though the fruit is fairly common in the Amazon, it is not common to find the raw fruit in supermarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jabuticaba_Brazilian_grape\"><\/span>Jabuticaba (Brazilian grape)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A thick-skinned single-seeded berry with gelatinous flesh. The Brazilian grape grows directly on the trunk of the tree. They are mainly consumed raw but are also great to make jelly, liqueur, and wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maracuja_Passion_fruit\"><\/span>Maracuj\u00e1 (Passion fruit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The passion fruit grows in a vine. It might be purple or yellow on the outside. Most passion fruits in Brazil are very sour, but there are some types of sweet ones. It is low in fat and a great source of dietary fiber. In Brazil, passion fruit mousse is a very popular dessert. Passion fruit juice is also popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/brazilian-fruits-fruit-brazil.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/brazilian-fruits-fruit-brazil.jpg\" alt=\"brazilian fruits fruit brazil\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pinhao_Pinion_fruit\"><\/span>Pinh\u00e3o (Pinion fruit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinh\u00e3o is the seed of a tree called Araucaria, traditional of Paran\u00e1. The pinion is a great source of important fibers, proteins, carbohydrates, and minerals. It is traditionally consumed roasted or boiled and can be eaten as a sweet or savory snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pitanga\"><\/span>Pitanga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is red and sour. Although very popular among Brazilians, it is not usually commercialized because it is very sensitive to transportation. It is a great antioxidant and it is high on many vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seriguela_Red_mombin\"><\/span>Seriguela (Red mombin)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it is not common to find Seriguela in the southern regions of Brazil, it is fairly easy to find it at street markets from December to February. Seriguelas are oval fruits with a juicy sweet pulp. They might be eaten raw or used to make jellies, desserts, and juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Umbu_Brazil_plum\"><\/span>Umbu (Brazil plum)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An aromatic fruit with juicy pulp, the umbu is very refreshing. It has lots of vitamin C \u2013 more than oranges, actually. It also contains Vitamin A, iron, calcium, and phosphorus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_buy_Brazilian_fruits_in_Rio_de_Janeiro\"><\/span>Where to buy Brazilian fruits in Rio de Janeiro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hortifruti\"><\/span>Hortifruti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hortifruti supermarket usually offers a great variety of Brazilian fruits. You can also buy exotic imported fruits that are not easy to find in other supermarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Addresses:<br><\/strong>Copacabana: Rua Dias da Rocha Street, 45<br>Copacabana: Rua Siqueira Campos, 74<br>Ipanema: Rua Visconde de Piraj\u00e1, 22<br>Botafogo: Rua Volunt\u00e1rios da P\u00e1tria, 323<br>Leblon: Rua Dias Ferreira, 57<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mercado_Municipal\"><\/span>Mercado Municipal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/blog\/15-almost-free-things-to-do-in-rio\/\">Municipal Market<\/a>&nbsp;(also known as CADEG) is a large shopping area where you can find almost anything: fruits, clothes, flowers, cereals, spices, and much more. It is the right place to find a great variety of products with very good price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rua Capit\u00e3o Felix, 110 \u2013 Benfica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Street_Market\"><\/span>Street Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Brazil, it is very common for people to buy fruits and vegetables at street markets. They take place in many parts of the city \u2014 each one of them has its exact day and place. The best thing is to visit the street markets very early in the morning to choose the freshest fruits. However, at the end of he day it is common to get better prices for the remaining products. They usually run from 7 am until 1 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A few addresses:<br><\/strong>Mondays: Rua Gustavo Sampaio \u2013 Leme<br>Tuesdays: Pra\u00e7a General Os\u00f3rio \u2013 Ipanema<br>Wednesdays: Pra\u00e7a Edmundo Bittencourt \u2013 Copacabana<br>Thursdays: Pra\u00e7a Nossa Senhora Auxiliadora \u2013 Leblon<br>Fridays: Pra\u00e7a Nossa Senhora da Paz&nbsp;\u2013 Ipanema<br>Saturdays: Pra\u00e7a Nelson Mandela \u2013 Botafogo<br>Sundays: Pra\u00e7a Tenente Gil Guilherme \u2013 Urca<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To learn more about the Brazilian culture, study Portuguese at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/\">Caminhos Language Centre<\/a>. Learn more about our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/courses\">Portuguese courses for foreigners<\/a>&nbsp;and what our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoslanguages.com\/about-caminhos\">language school in Rio de Janeiro<\/a>&nbsp;has to offer.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brazil has over 300 native fruits, including the pineapple and a\u00e7a\u00ed. 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