Tag: italy
7 posts tagged "italy"
Is Carbonara Vegetarian? (Guanciale, Egg & Rennet)
Traditional carbonara is not vegetarian: it contains guanciale (cured pork cheek), egg and pecorino made with animal rennet. Here's what makes it non-veg and the vegetarian swaps.
Is Pizza Vegetarian? (Rennet & Hidden Toppings)
Pizza can be vegetarian, but two things catch people: rennet in the cheese and meat toppings. Here's what to check for a vegetarian or vegan pizza.
Is Lasagna Vegetarian? (Meat, Rennet & Béchamel)
Classic lasagna is not vegetarian: it's layered with meat ragù and cheese made with animal rennet. Vegetarian and vegan lasagna exist. Here's what to check.
Is Margherita Pizza Vegetarian? (Rennet in the Mozzarella)
Margherita pizza is vegetarian: tomato, mozzarella and basil: but not vegan. The mozzarella may be made with animal rennet. Here's what to check.
Is Risotto Vegetarian or Vegan? (Stock, Butter & Parmesan)
Risotto is often not vegetarian: it's cooked with chicken or meat stock and finished with butter and rennet-based parmesan. Here's how to order a veg or vegan risotto.
Is Tiramisu Vegetarian? (Eggs & Mascarpone)
Tiramisu is vegetarian but not vegan: it's made with mascarpone, eggs and ladyfingers. Here's what's in it and how to find a vegan version.
Hidden Animal Ingredients in Italian Food (Rennet, Anchovy and Guanciale)
Italian food hides animal products in cheese rennet, anchovies and cured pork, even in dishes that look vegetarian. Here's what to watch and how to eat vegan in Italy.