For Italians, fake meat is a like blaspheming against the Holy Mother, or telling them the Romans achieved nothing.
go to any food show or exhibit in Europe - you will see hundreds of Italian producers of prosciutto, salami, pancetta, etc. each focusing on their own region and own special production method. And many of these producers have been around for centuries
I stand with the Italians!
“I stand with the Italians!”
I eat with the Italians!! “