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The V.E.Q.C. certification

A rigorous quality programme for venues that make Tiramisù to the original recipe of Treviso.

What the certification is

The Accademia del Tiramisù, founded on 12 April 2003 in Treviso, has developed a rigorous certification programme for restaurants and patisseries that make Tiramisù to the original recipe. Obtaining the certification means submitting to a verified external quality check: authentic ingredients, artisan preparation, quality of the finished product and respect for the history of this dessert, unique in the world.

The V.E.Q.C. (Valutazione Esterna di Qualità Certificata, Certified External Quality Assessment) is the seal that assures the customer of receiving the true Tiramisù of Treviso.

The ingredients of the original recipe for the Tiramisù of Treviso

The original recipe

The original recipe for the Tiramisù of Treviso calls for six ingredients and no more. No additions, no shortcuts: it is fidelity to these elements that sets the true Tiramisù apart, and that the V.E.Q.C. certification exists to verify.

Only these six ingredients are allowed, in the right proportions and worked by hand.

  • Caster sugar, an ingredient of the original Tiramisù

    Caster sugar

  • Egg yolks without the white, for the original Tiramisù

    Egg yolks (no white)

  • Fresh mascarpone, an ingredient of the original Tiramisù

    Mascarpone

  • Moka coffee for soaking the savoiardi of Tiramisù

    Moka coffee

  • Savoiardi, the base biscuits of the original Tiramisù

    Savoiardi (ladyfingers)

  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for the topping of Tiramisù

    Unsweetened cocoa

The certification process

1. Checking the ingredients

We check that only the ingredients of the original recipe are used: caster sugar, egg yolks without the white, mascarpone, moka coffee, savoiardi and unsweetened cocoa.

2. Visit to the kitchen

One of our assessors visits the kitchen to judge the artisan preparation, the quality of the work and adherence to the traditional method.

3. V.E.Q.C. quality certificate

Once the checks are passed, the venue receives the V.E.Q.C. quality certificate of the Accademia del Tiramisù to display, a mark of assurance for the customer.

4. Annual renewal

The certification is renewed every year with a fresh check, so that quality stays constant over time and the certificate always valid.

Certified venues

Certified venues have passed the V.E.Q.C. checks and make Tiramisù to the original recipe of Treviso. They display the quality certificate of the Accademia del Tiramisù as an assurance to those who choose them.

The plaque of Ristorante Beccherie in Treviso, a certified venue

Certified restaurants

Certified patisseries

Pasticceria Le Delizie

Trevignano (TV)

Would you like your venue certified?

If your restaurant or patisserie makes Tiramisù to the original recipe, get in touch to begin the V.E.Q.C. certification process of the Accademia del Tiramisù.

Apply for certification

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