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Gluten-Free Guide to Brazil Local & Street Food

Get safe dining tips, essential phrases, and guidance on local gluten-free options.

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Filtered results are based on automated analysis of common food data. This is for general guidance only. Ingredient variations, preparation methods, cross-contamination risks, and data accuracy can differ significantly. Always verify all information directly with vendors before consumption, especially for allergies or strict dietary needs. See full disclaimers for filtered results.

Cross-contamination with wheat-based products is possible. Always confirm preparation methods and ingredients.

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Essential Phrases

I have celiac disease/gluten allergy

Eu tenho doença celíaca/alergia ao glúten

eh-oo ten-yo do-en-sah seh-lee-ah-kah/ah-ler-zhee-ah ao gloo-ten

Indicates medical need for gluten-free food

No wheat flour, please

Sem farinha de trigo, por favor

seng fah-reen-yah jee tree-go, por fah-vor

Specifies no wheat flour

Watch Out For

Farinha de trigo (wheat flour in pastéis)
Cerveja (beer)
Molho de soja (soy sauce)
Pão (bread crumbs in coxinha and other fried foods)

Safe Options

Pão de queijo (cheese bread made with tapioca flour)
Feijoada (without specific sausages that may contain gluten)
Tapioca crepes (naturally gluten-free)
Churrasco (grilled meats - specify no marinades)

Important Notice

While many traditional Brazilian dishes are naturally gluten-free, cross-contamination is common in kitchens. In fried foods, the oil may be shared with gluten-containing items. Rice and beans are usually safe but verify no wheat-based thickeners are added.

Show This to Your Server

Eu tenho alergia grave ao glúten/doença celíaca. Por favor, não use farinha de trigo, cevada, centeio, aveia ou qualquer produto que contenha glúten na minha comida. Não posso comer alimentos fritos no mesmo óleo que alimentos com glúten. Obrigado(a).

I have a severe gluten allergy/celiac disease. Please do not use wheat flour, barley, rye, oats, or any products containing gluten in my food. I cannot eat foods fried in the same oil as gluten-containing foods. Thank you.