Can I see the list of ingredients?
POS-so ve-DE-re la LI-sta de-lyi in-gre-DYEN-ti
Asking to check the ingredient list on packaged food — for allergies, dietary choices, or curiosity.
EU regulations require all food sold in Italy to display a full ingredient list (lista degli ingredienti) in Italian, in descending order of quantity. The 14 major allergens must be highlighted (in bold or underlined). Understanding how to read Italian ingredient labels is essential for dietary management.
Contiene lattosio?
Does it contain lactose?
Checking for lactose — Italy has high lactose intolerance rates
C'è il glutine?
Does it contain gluten?
Essential question for coeliacs
Contiene frutta a guscio?
Does it contain tree nuts?
'Frutta a guscio' covers tree nuts as a group allergen
Italy has one of Europe's highest rates of lactose intolerance — studies suggest 50–70% of the adult population has reduced lactase activity. Products labelled 'senza lattosio' (lactose-free) have become a major supermarket category, with brands like Zymil dominating.