The 10 comfort foods preferred by Italians

What are Italians' favorite foods? First of all, it must be said that food is a serious matter for us.

A gastronomic tradition Made in Italy is incredibly diverse, but there are a number of dishes considered a true “hug to the soul” for Italy.

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A survey of the Everli – online shopping company – reveals what the 10 Italians' favorite comfort foods, or chamado c.

According to the study, for 9 out of 10 Italians, food is a comfort. 

To confirm this feeling of well-being is the medicine that reveals how the seratonin, contained in many foods, is able to restore a good mood. 

Another reason food becomes a solace is how it has the power to excite. Italians' favorite dishes as a source of reassurance are usually linked to childhood memories.

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10. Fried food

In tenth place in the ranking are the meals fried which are positioned on an equal footing with pies and pasta.

9. Mass

Equal merit with cakes and fried foods It's pasta, one of the pillars of Italian tradition and which certainly couldn't be missing from the ranking.

8. pies

Among the c Italian favorites are the delicious pies.

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7. Savory snacks

In sixth place, on par with burgers, we find savory appetizers preferred by 16% of Italians according to statistics revealed by Everli.

6. Hamburger

The ranking also shows a food that is not typically Italian, but is considered a true comfort food: the hamburger.

5.Gelato

In the same condition as the cookies is the gelato, which is also preferred by 22% of the Italian population.

4. Cookies

In fourth position we find a sweet food that comforts: 22% of Italians choose cookies or sweet snacks to find happiness.

3. French fries

On the podium, in third place c Most popular among Italians are French fries and popcorn – chosen by 26%.

2. Chocolate

In second place among Italians' favorite foods, according to the classification revealed by Everli, there is chocolate, chosen by 42% of Italians.

1. Pizza

First place in c Most loved by Italians could only be pizza; This dish of Neapolitan origin is the first choice for 45% of Italians.