The ‘chocolate salami’ is also known by some as ‘Turkish salami’ because of its dark colour, reminiscent of the Arabic skin tone. It is by the name ‘Turkish salami’ that this dessert is listed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry amongst the traditional Italian food products. In Sicily in particular, where it is a specialty, it is known in this way, whereas elsewhere it is even called ‘Viking salami’! In Emilia Romagna it is a specialty of the Easter period, and it has spread to just about every corner in Italy.