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Next time you think VEGAN

think ITALY

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THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY3 facts which will challenge stereotypically held views

The Italian cuisine is renown worldwide for some of its traditional dishes.

But did you know that a lot of local specialties are made without using any animal products?

ITALY is a Vegan Heaven and if you keep watching you’ll undersand why.

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THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY

o FARINATA (Liguria Region)Ingredients: Chickpeas Flour, Water, Salt, Olive Oil

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THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY

o PIZZA MARINARA (All Regions)Ingredients: Wheat flour, Water, Salt, Brewer’s Yeast, Tomato Sauce, Garlic, Oregano

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THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY

o BRUSCHETTA (Region Puglia)Ingredients: Bread, Olive Oil, Salt, Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes, Oregano

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THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY

o POLENTA ALLA GRIGLIA (Northern Regions)Ingredients: Corn Flour, Water, Salt

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THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY

o VERDURE ALLA GRIGLIA (All Regions)Ingredients: Grilled Vegetables, Olive Oil, Salt, Parsley

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THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY

o MINESTRONE DI VERDURE (All Regions)Ingredients: Mixed vegetables, Beans, Water, Salt, Olive Oil, Parsley

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THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY

o PASTA AL PESTO (Region Liguria)Ingredients: Freshly Made Pasta, Potatoes, Pine Nuts, Basil, Olive Oil and Green Beans

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THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY

o SPAGHETTI AGLIO, OLIO E PEPERONCINO(All Regions)Ingredients: Spaghetti, Garlic, Chilly, Parsley, Olive Oil

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IMPORTANT TIPS FOR VEGANS

In Northern Italy, butter and cheese are more commonly used in traditional dishes than in the South. If you are there, make sure they have not been used by talking to the Cook beforehand.

For some dishes such as Pesto alla Genovese, grated cheese may be added when served. Make sure they don’t put any on your dish.

There are millions of varieties for spaghetti, pizza marinara and bruschetta. Just tell the cook what you want to be added to your dish and they’ll be happy to do it.

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ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOR VEGANS

WHAT TO SAY: • Non mangio burro, non mangio

formaggio, non mangio uova e non mangio carne.

• (I don’t eat butter, I don’t eat cheese, I don’t eat eggs and I don’t eat meat).Most people don’t understand the word vegan so it’s better to be as clear as possible, especially in remote areas...!

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What’re you doing still there?C’mon pack up and get here!

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