frequently asked questions

Brazilian Cheese Breads

Are Rio's Brazilian cheese breads gluten-free?

Rio's Brazilian cheese breads are made with all gluten-free ingredients. We practice safe food handling and do our best to never cross-contaminate items. However, we cannot guarantee our products are 100% gluten-free.

Do I need to let the bread thaw or rise?

No, Rio's Brazilian cheese bread goes straight from the freezer to the oven. No need to thaw or let rise.

Is the bread all-natural?

Yes, Rio's Brazilian cheese bread is made with all-natural ingredients.

When I cooked the bread, the inside seems a little uncooked. Is that okay?

Yes, the texture of Brazilian cheese bread is a bit spoungy and chewy. It is made with yuca root instead of any type of wheat product so you will feel a bit different texture. The breads are fully cooked with their turning brown on the outside.

How do I bake Rio's Brazilian cheese breads?

To bake Rio's Brazilian cheese breads simply preheat a conventional or toaster oven to 400 degrees. Place rolls straight from the freezer onto an ungreased cooking sheet, about an inch apart from each other. Let bake in the center of the oven for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown. The breads will be crusty on the outside, and chewy in the middle.

I don't live near a retailer. Do you ship your Brazilian cheese breads?

Yes, Rio's Brazilian cheese breads are available nationwide through Foodzie.com.

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Brazilian Malagueta Sauces

Are Rio's Brazilian Malagueta sauces all-natural and gluten free?

Yes, our sauces are made with all-natural ingredients. Our sauces are also made with all gluten-free ingredients. We practice safe food handling and do our best to never cross-contaminate items.However, we cannot guarantee that they are 100% gluten free.

I looked for the sauces and couldn't find them. Where are they in stores?

Because our sauces are all-natural, they are kept in the refrigerated section. Please ask a store employee where they keep their refrigerated sauces and salad dressings.

I put my sauce in the cupboard when I got home. Can I still use it?

If you've left the sauce out of the refrigerator for more than six hours, you should not use it. Please throw it away as it may have spoiled. (Please swing by the Market or the Cafe and we'll give you a new one, no charge.)

I don't live near a retailer. Do you ship your Brazilian Malagueta sauces?

Yes, Rio's Brazilian Malagueta sauces are available nationwide through Foodzie.com.

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Savory cupcakes, salgadinhos & Salads

Does Rio's Brazilian make coxinha?

We don't make coxinha, we make risoli. Risoli is the same thing, but a different shape with more filling.

Are your Brazilian savory cupcakes, salgadinhos and salads all-natural?

We strive to use all-natural ingredients in our salgadinhos and salads, but can't guarantee every ingredient is all-natural. Our cheese breads and sauces are all-natural.

Yes, Rio's Brazilian savory cupcakes are available nationwide through Foodzie.com. We occasionally ship our other salgadinhos and salads. If you'd like more information, please contact us.

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Other Questions

Does Rio's Brazilian guarantee my satisfaction?

Yes, your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you're unhappy with any of our products, please contact us and we will either replace the product or refund your money. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority!

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