# Difference Between "Italian" and "Mediterranean" flavor

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** food-cooking\
**Created:** [May 28, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-italian-and-mediterranean-flavor/943118 "2021-05-28T20:10:58Z")\
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Tomato is more characteristic of southern Italian dishes; northern ones use a lot of cream sauces.

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