Italy's Muslim-friendly school meals swapping prosciutto with curry for children’s meals

Schools across the Italian province of Pordenone are set to strip beloved national dishes from their canteen menus, swapping them for alternatives such as chicken curry and couscous in a bid to cater to Muslim pupils.The north-eastern province, situated in the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region, will see iconic staples including air-dried San Daniele prosciutto, porchetta and pasta all'amatriciana - a classic recipe built around pork jowl - removed from school canteens.Supporters of the initiative argue it is a sensible and inclusive step, given that a significant share of the pupil population cannot consume pork on religious grounds.Critics, however, have reacted with fury, insisting that accommodating Italy's increasingly diverse demographics...

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