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These are Brazil's most popular street foods

Herrine RoAug 8, 2016, 21:19 IST

Reuters/Sergio Moraes

Not surprisingly for a country its size, Brazil's cuisine is varied and expansive; a unique mix that's the result of a variety of cultural influences, including the nation's indigenous, European, Middle Eastern, and Asian immigrant populations.

The most delicious offerings in Brazil are marked by their informality. Brazilian residents - called "Cariocas" - will grab meals at feiras (local street markets), neighborhood bars, and street stalls.

From fried codfish balls to chewy cheese bread, here are some of Brazil's most popular street eats.