This Monday, the government unveiled the list of commodities whose VAT will be eliminated. A measure that will go into effect on April 1 and remain in effect through October covers a total of 44 products from the widest range of food categories. The following foods will have their VAT cut to 0%.

Cereals and derivatives; Tubers:
  • Bread;
  • Potatoes;
  • Pastas;
  • Rice.
 Horticultural:
  • Onion;
  • Tomato;
  • Cauliflower;
  • Lettuce;
  • Broccoli;
  • Carrot;
  • Courgete;
  • Leek;
  • Pumpkin;
  • Grelos;
  • Portuguese cabbage;
  • Spinach;
  • Turnip.
Fruits:
  • Apple;
  • Banana;
  • Orange;
  • Pear;
  • Melon.
Legumes:
  • Red beans;
  • Black-eyed beans;
  • Chickpea;
  • Peas.
Dairy:
  • Cow's milk;
  • Yogurts;
  • Cheese.
Meat, fish and eggs:
  • Pork;
  • Chicken;
  • Turkey;
  • Beef;
  • Cod (Bacalhau);
  • Sardine;
  • Hake;
  • Horse mackerel;
  • Canned tuna;
  • Sea bream;
  • Mackerel;
  • Chicken eggs.
Fats and oils: 
  • Olive oil;
  • Vegetable oils;
  • Margarine