BTS Members Try 7 Traditional Brazilian Foods During Their CazéTV interview. Which Food Was Their Favorite?

BTS members RM, j-hope, V, Jimin and Jung Kook gave ARMY another memorable moment during their appearance on Brazilian sports and entertainment platform CazéTV. Alongside answering questions and participating in challenges, the members had the opportunity to experience some of Brazil's popular traditional foods and drinks. 

The food-tasting segment introduced the seven Brazilian treats to the group, giving fans a glimpse of their reactions as they explored flavours they may not have encountered before. From cheesy bread and chocolate sweets to refreshing fruit treats, the experience turned into an entertaining introduction to Brazilian food culture.

Here are seven Brazilian foods and drinks the BTS members tried during the interview.

1. Pão de Queijo, Brazilian Cheese Bread

One of the first Brazilian delicacies the members encountered was pão de queijo, a popular cheese bread enjoyed throughout Brazil. These small, round bread rolls are made using tapioca starch and cheese, giving them a distinctive chewy texture and delicious cheesy flavour. They are commonly eaten for breakfast or as a snack. The bite-sized appearance makes them particularly easy to enjoy, and they are among Brazil's most recognisable traditional snacks.

2. Mini Coxinha, Brazilian Chicken Croquettes

The members also got to try mini coxinhas, another popular Brazilian snack. Coxinha is traditionally made with shredded chicken wrapped in a soft dough, shaped into a teardrop and deep-fried until golden brown. The crispy exterior and savoury filling make it a favourite at parties, cafés and street-food stalls across Brazil. The mini versions offered the BTS members an opportunity to sample this beloved Brazilian snack in smaller portions.

3. Guaraná, Brazil's Popular Soft Drink

No Brazilian food-tasting experience would be complete without guaraná. This popular carbonated soft drink is made using guaraná, a fruit native to the Amazon region. It has a distinctive sweet and fruity flavour and is widely enjoyed throughout Brazil. For the BTS members, it was another opportunity to experience a drink closely associated with Brazilian food culture.

4. Brigadeiro, A Traditional Brazilian Chocolate Sweet

The sweet treats continued with brigadeiro, one of Brazil's most beloved desserts. Brigadeiro is a chocolate confection traditionally prepared using condensed milk, butter and chocolate or cocoa powder. The mixture is cooked until thick, rolled into small balls and coated with chocolate sprinkles.

It is especially popular at birthday celebrations and other special occasions. The members also provided a funny moment during the tasting when Jimin reminded RM not to eat the little paper cup along with the chocolate treat!

5. Açaí, The Members' Favourite

Among all the Brazilian foods they sampled, açaí appeared to be the biggest hit with the BTS members. Açaí comes from a small, dark-purple fruit harvested from palm trees in the Amazon region. It is commonly prepared as a thick, chilled or frozen bowl and served with toppings such as granola and bananas. Interestingly, the members compared the Brazilian version with açaí they had previously tried in Korea and expressed a preference for the Brazilian preparation.

Their reaction made this particular tasting moment especially memorable, with açaí emerging as the group's favourite.

6. Paçoca, A Brazilian Peanut Treat

Another interesting addition to the tasting session was paçoca, a traditional Brazilian peanut sweet. Made primarily from ground peanuts, sugar and sometimes salt, paçoca has a crumbly texture and a distinctive nutty flavour. Its appearance initially caught the members' attention, with them comparing its shape to a wine cork. Jung Kook particularly enjoyed this Brazilian treat.

V also came up with an interesting food combination, experimenting by pairing paçoca with pão de queijo.

7. Farofa, A Traditional Brazilian Side Dish

The final item on the list was farofa, a traditional Brazilian accompaniment made from toasted cassava flour. It is commonly served alongside grilled meats, rice, beans and other Brazilian dishes. Depending on the recipe, it can also contain ingredients such as onions, butter, bacon and herbs.

Its dry, crumbly appearance prompted some amusing reactions from the members, who compared it to beach sand. However, they also suggested that it would probably taste delicious when paired with meat.

The CazéTV interview gave RM, j-hope, V, Jimin and Jung Kook more than just an opportunity to interact with Brazilian media. It also allowed them to discover some of the country's popular foods and experience flavours that are an important part of its culinary culture.

From the savoury pão de queijo and crispy coxinha to the sweet brigadeiro and peanut-based paçoca, the tasting session offered plenty of entertaining moments. However, açaí appeared to take the crown as the group's favourite, while Jung Kook's appreciation for paçoca and V's unusual food combination added even more fun to the experience.

ARMY certainly enjoyed watching the members explore Brazilian cuisine, and the interview provided another memorable moment during BTS's visit to Brazil. Which of these Brazilian foods would you want to try? And which member had the funniest reaction during the tasting session?

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