REVEALED: THE TOPPINGS THAT SHOULD NEVER GO ON A PIZZA ACCORDING TO ITALIANS

Fan of pineapple on your pizza? Like dipping your crusts in ketchup? Well listen up, because a new survey conducted by sourdough pizza pioneers Franca Manca has revealed some eye-opening truths about British pizza habits and exactly what Italians make of them.

With a whopping 96% of Italians believing their cuisine reigns supreme, it is perhaps no surprise they’re not shy about protecting its traditions… especially when it comes to the controversy that is pineapple on a pizza (sorry, Hawaiian lovers!). The survey revealed a staggering 50% of Italians consider pineapple on a pizza a cardinal sin.

The survey reveals some surprising truths and here’s what else has Italians reaching for the grappa…
A typical ‘meat-feast’ isn’t everyone’s slice of heaven and upsets 20% of Italians, and a quarter disagree with sweetcorn as a topping
Hot dog-stuffed crusts? A hard pass for 35% of Italians
30% disagree with dipping crusts in sauce – half of Italians think ketchup is the worst offender, closely followed by garlic (46%) and BBQ (45%)
Italians also say that Brits are guilty of mispronouncing a few of their key food terms, with ‘nduja (42%) and bruschetta (37%) topping the list
The survey also revealed that 41% of Italians believe drinking coffee with pizza is a culinary faux pas
While Franco Manca is known for its focus on simplicity and quality, serving up authentic Neapolitan sourdough topped with the finest ingredients, the brand also embraces innovative flavour combinations that go beyond the traditional.