Italy's anti-kebab campaign

The daily Le Temps comments on the current anti-kebab campaign and the hostile attitude towards so-called "foreign fast-food" in Italy: "One should avoid eating kebabs. They're fatty, salty and choke up your arteries. … Moreover they are generally produced by foreigners who cannot guarantee full adjustment to Italian eating habits. … In addition to kebabs the dispute also extends to Chicken Chop Suey and the fish in sushi. Do we know where they come from? French cuisine is spared criticism. The dietary merits of steak and chips with Béarnaise sauce continue to be convincing. … As a country noted for its vitamin-rich gastronomy and glorious vegetables, Italy would be a good candidate to plunge into a large-scale campaign in favour of the low-calorie kebab - if this was all about healthy eating. But other aspects play a role. The protection of gastronomic traditions, for instance. … And ultimately national preferences."

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