Carbonara controversy: How the creamy sauce sparked a rift between Italy and the European Parliament

An Italian minister has slammed a jar of ‘carbonara sauce’ sold at the European Parliament for using pancetta instead of guanciale, deeming it an inauthentic imitation. This sparked outrage among Italians, who are fiercely protective of their culinary traditions. The Belgian supermarket chain, however, remains unfazed, stating their product complies with regulations and will stay on shelves. Read more below!