* Manioc (also known as cassava)** is a starchy root vegetable that is the staple food in many parts of Paraguay. Manioc is boiled, fried, or roasted, and can also be used to make flour and starch.
* Corn (maize)** is another important staple in Paraguay, and is often used to make cornmeal, polenta, and other corn-based dishes.
* Rice is also a common staple in Paraguay, and is often served with beans or meat.
Other staple foods
* Beef is the most important source of protein, with an annual per capita consumption of 45 kg, compared to 35 kg in Brazil and 25 kg in Argentina
* Pork, 3.5 kg.
* Chicken, 20.5 kg
* Eggs, 192 units
* Dairy products, 8 kg.