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One of the most deeply rooted traditions in Brazil lies in its gastronomy. With such varied ingredients, such as cassava (locally known as 'mandioca', 'aipim', or 'macaxeira'), yams, peanuts, rice, beans, okra, and fruits like açaí, cupuaçu, mango, papaya, guava, orange, passionfruit, pineapple, and hog plum, the cuisine is as rich as the culture.