Enslaved Brazilian women cooks used vitamin- and fiber-rich ingredients that originated in Africa, like okra and coconut milk, which contributed to the development of the unique and rich Afro-Brazilian cuisine that continues to influence Brazilian food culture to this day.

Introduction of African Ingredients in Brazil

Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie is a teacher, historian, and author.  Opie played lacrosse at Syracuse University and earned a gold medal as a member of the 1990 US National team. He shares his research interest and musings as a blogger and the producer and host of The Fred Opie Show. To learn more visit FredOpie.com.

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Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie is a teacher, historian, and author. Opie played lacrosse at Syracuse University and earned a gold medal as a member of the 1990 US National team. He shares his research interest and musings as a blogger and the producer and host of The Fred Opie Show. To learn more visit FredOpie.com.

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Introduction of African Ingredients in Brazil

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