In 19th century Brazil, beer was made exclusively from corn.
Why it is true
In the early 19th century, a foreign visitor recorded in Rio de Janeiro the production of a fermented beverage made from bananas, not corn. The account shows how Brazilian food culture was diverse and adapted to local ingredients.
Source: Estadao
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