Every year, more and more Spaniards are suffering from the so-called "panettone fever", a delicious epidemic that spreads among sweet-toothed palates during the Christmas season and fills the shelves of supermarkets, bakeries and pastry shops with the fluffy Italian pastry.

But not all panettone on the market can boast of being "the real Italian panettone", a difference that is noticeable and that lies not only in the place of origin but also in its preparation, flavour and texture.

Authentic panettone is a treasure of Italian gastronomy and as such is cared for and protected by various official regulatory bodies, but...how can you tell it apart? Here are a few tips:

The price: A good panettone is a luxury item, a sweet jewel that can cost up to €40 per kilo.

Preparation: We advise against it