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Vegan Food Guide for Brazil Local & Street Food

Find plant-based local specialties, learn key phrases, and get tips for vegan dining.

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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.

While many Thai dishes can be made vegan, fish sauce and shrimp paste are very common. Be specific about excluding all animal products.

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Essential Phrases

I am vegan

Eu sou vegano/vegana

eh-oo so-oo veh-gah-no/veh-gah-nah

Indicates vegan diet preference (use -ano ending for men, -ana for women)

No animal products, eggs, or dairy

Sem produtos animais, ovos ou leite

seng pro-doo-tos ah-nee-mah-ees, oh-vos oh lay-chee

Specifies no animal products including eggs and dairy

Watch Out For

Requeijão (cream cheese)
Leite condensado (condensed milk in desserts)
Manteiga (butter in rice and beans)
Ovos (eggs in pastries and breads)

Safe Options

Fresh fruit plates
Plain tapioca crepes with fruit
Fresh coconut water
Milho cozido (boiled corn - ask for no butter)

Important Notice

Vegan options can be challenging in traditional Brazilian restaurants. Many vegetable dishes are prepared with butter or lard. Specialized vegan restaurants are more common in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Show This to Your Server

Eu sou vegano(a). Por favor, não coloque nenhum produto animal na minha comida, incluindo carne, peixe, frango, ovos, leite, queijo, manteiga ou mel. Obrigado(a).

I am vegan. Please do not put any animal products in my food, including meat, fish, chicken, eggs, milk, cheese, butter, or honey. Thank you.