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How pasta became political in Italy

Life and Art from FT Weekend

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The Manipulation of Italian Food Culture

This chapter explores the controversy surrounding right-wing politicians in Italy who have claimed Italian food as a cause, highlighting their exclusionary policies and the manipulation of food culture. It discusses the political implications of pasta, emphasizing the importance of separating identity from roots and the history and evolution of Italian food.

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