{"id":6271,"date":"2023-05-24T06:06:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T10:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/?p=6271"},"modified":"2023-05-24T06:06:59","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T10:06:59","slug":"does-pineapple-belong-on-pizza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/does-pineapple-belong-on-pizza\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Pineapple Belong On Pizza?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The longstanding debate about whether pineapple belongs on pizza has been dividing foodies for years, with passionate arguments coming from both parties.<\/h3><p><strong><em>Buonissimo &#8211; <\/em><\/strong>Since the invention of Hawaiian pizza, one thing remains clear: you either love it or hate it. Throughout the years we\u2019ve seen other contemporary pizza topping creations such as kiwi, strawberry or even banana slices. <\/p><p>Although those never gained popularity quite like pineapple, adding different ingredients to traditional pizza is a common practice in North America, but not typical of true Italian cuisine. Keep reading to hear how this food phenomenon evolved and learn more about traditional and non-traditional pizza methods.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Canadian invention<\/h4><figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Originally from Greece, Sam Panopoulos is credited as the inventor of Hawaiian pizza in Chatham, Ontario in 1962. <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure><p>Hawaiian pizza consists of a usual pizza base: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, topped with pineapple and sometimes ham or bacon. The pizza was intended to offer a sweet and savoury taste, something Sam was experimenting with that took off unexpectedly. Since then, many establishments have begun playing around with pizza to offer new creations.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lamanna\u2019s Bakery: Home of the experimental big slice<\/h4><p>Located in Scarborough,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lamannabakery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lamanna\u2019s Bakery<\/a>\u00a0is a family-owned bakery and pizzeria. Owned by Rosa Lamanna, her husband and sons, the bakery is known for fusing generations of authentic family recipes and updating them with contemporary ideas. Having food that is both fun, delicious and adventurous is their motto, so it\u2019s no surprise that the bakery carries items like \u2018TO\u2019s Big Slice,\u2019 a pizza slice that is 28 inches long.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Nacho.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6274\" class=\"wp-image-6274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Nacho.jpg 640w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Nacho-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Nacho-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Nacho-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Nacho-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Nacho-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Nacho-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Nacho-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Nacho Pizza<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Hawaian-2-1-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6279\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Hawaian-2-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/?attachment_id=6279\" class=\"wp-image-6279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Hawaian-2-1-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Hawaian-2-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Hawaian-2-1-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Hawaian-2-1-600x749.jpg 600w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Hawaian-2-1-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Hawaian-2-1-72x90.jpg 72w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Hawaian-2-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Hawaiian Pizza<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-1-1-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6280\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-1-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/?attachment_id=6280\" class=\"wp-image-6280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-1-1-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-1-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-1-1-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-1-1-600x749.jpg 600w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-1-1-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-1-1-72x90.jpg 72w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-1-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Extra Large Pepperoni Slice<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional versus non-traditional pizza<\/h4><p>Although culinary arts are meant to be fun and experimental, many Italian chefs have strong opinions about what can and can\u2019t be included in Italian dishes. Take Franco Pepe for example, an acclaimed\u00a0<em>pizzaiolo\u00a0<\/em>from Caiazzo, Italy known for his restaurant\u00a0<em>Pepe In Grani<\/em>. As an Italian chef, Franco knows a thing or two about what makes for a true Italian pizza. In 2017, Franco even visited Toronto for the second edition of ICCO Canada\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.italchambers.ca\/extraordinary-italian-taste\/eit-past-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CENTItalia<\/a>\u00a0event.<\/p><p>\u201cA traditional Italian pizza is the&nbsp;<em>margherita<\/em>, or the&nbsp;<em>marinara<\/em>. A good dough is needed, which means a good flour, a good tomato, a good&nbsp;<em>mozzarella<\/em>&nbsp;(or&nbsp;<em>fior di latte<\/em>), and some small basil leaves,\u201d says Franco. \u201cThis is the pizza par excellence, the&nbsp;<em>margherita<\/em>, recognized all over the world as the Neapolitan pizza.\u201d<\/p><p>The main focus for Franco is to create&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/buonissimo.ca\/why-certifications-matter-our-guide-to-authentic-italian-food-and-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traditional<\/a>&nbsp;Italian pizza with the right ingredients and execution. His methods consist of sourcing simple ingredients which come exclusively from local suppliers, a key ingredient used for generations to ensure the highest quality of classic dishes.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/buonissimo.ca\/content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/P2023505-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"An image of cheese pizza.\"\/><figcaption><sup><em>Margherita sbagliata\u00a0<\/em>\/ Photo credit: Franco Pepe<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>\u201cI have demonstrated, by creating a fried pizza cone with pineapple, cheese fondue, a slice of&nbsp;<em>prosciutto crudo<\/em>, and licorice powder, that pineapple can be used on pizza,\u201d says Franco. \u201cI wanted to free pineapple from being such a demonized product. Pineapple is a fruit that we like, which is why we eat it. I have [previously] done some research on when pineapple pizza was born, and the combinations used [were] wrong. The ingredient itself is not wrong, it\u2019s only wrong when used incorrectly on pizza. It is a mistake of the executor. But if a new ingredient is added correctly, it is acceptable as long as the ingredients and combinations involved are simple.\u201d<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/buonissimo.ca\/content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/DSCF1091-853x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"An image of Anananscosta.\"\/><figcaption><sup><em>Ananascosta<\/em>\u00a0\/ Photo credit: Franco Pepe<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>\u201cNowadays, the evolution of tradition happens by questioning tradition. There are a lot of cuisines that incorporate pizza making, and plenty of methods being used today in the kitchen are far from the concepts of the 70s and 80s when ingredients were bought and without being transformed were put on the pizza and put in the oven. Never abandon tradition completely, but use it in the right way. We should question it with ideas to transform the ingredients.\u201d says Franco.<\/p><p>Whether or not you agree or disagree with pineapple on pizza, getting creative and experimenting with flavour doesn\u2019t have to be a bad thing. Although changing an age-old traditional recipe may not always work, and not everyone is bound to like it, having fun and creating new recipes can often put a fresh unlikely favourite on your radar while still appreciating the classics.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LOGO-ICCO-WINE-DESK_transparent.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6278\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LOGO-ICCO-WINE-DESK_transparent.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/?attachment_id=6278\" class=\"wp-image-6278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LOGO-ICCO-WINE-DESK_transparent.png 474w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LOGO-ICCO-WINE-DESK_transparent-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LOGO-ICCO-WINE-DESK_transparent-95x60.png 95w, https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LOGO-ICCO-WINE-DESK_transparent-142x90.png 142w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/buonissimo.ca\/does-pineapple-belong-on-pizza\/\">Read more here<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The longstanding debate about whether pineapple belongs on pizza has been dividing foodies for years, with passionate arguments coming from both parties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6275,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1371,1372,1369,1370],"class_list":{"0":"post-6271","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-uncategorized","8":"tag-american-pizza","9":"tag-pineapple-belongs-on-pizza","10":"tag-pineapple-pizza","11":"tag-pineapple-pizza-debate"},"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Large-Pizza-Hawaian-2.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6271","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6271"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6271\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6282,"href":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6271\/revisions\/6282"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6275"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6271"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/panoramitalia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}