Italy upset by “fake” Italian sauces in the European Parliament’s supermarket

in Italy. He was particularly outraged by a carbonara sauce made with “Italian pancetta” — rather than guanciale, which is traditionally used in Italy — and a tomato sauce claiming to use “onions from Calabria.” “All of these products are the worst example of so-called ‘Italian-sounding’ foods. It is unacceptable to see them on the shelves of the European Parliament supermarket. I have requested an immediate inquiry,” the minister added. The sauces, sold under a private label, are carried by the Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize and even display the Italian flag on their packaging. Under EU rules, a food product may be considered misleading if its ...