Brazilian pizzas often feature green peas, corn, and hearts of palm as standard toppings.

The use of peas and corn comes from the popular 'Pizza Portuguesa' style. This pizza usually includes ham, sausage, onions, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and vegetables. The São Paulo Pizza Association reports that the city eats about 1 million pizzas every day. These vegetable toppings are a staple in many of those orders.The sweetness of the corn and peas balances the salty taste of the meat and cheese. Brazil is a top producer of these vegetables, so they are fresh and cheap for restaurants to use. Many Brazilian pizzas also feature stuffed crusts filled with creamy cheese or chocolate. This style of pizza started when Italian immigrants moved to Brazil in the late 1800s.Over time, local tastes changed the traditional recipes. This led to the 'rodízio' style of service where waiters bring many different pizza flavors to your table. Some of these are dessert pizzas topped with bananas, cinnamon, or guava paste. This variety has made the pizza scene in Brazil one of the most diverse in the world.