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World Pizza Day
Every year on February 9th, we celebrate World Pizza Day. That’s why we want to take this opportunity to test your knowledge about Italian pizza. There is almost no corner of the world where pizza is not consumed. This Italian dish conquered global palates in the 1990s, and it is now estimated that nearly 20% of the world’s restaurants serve pizza. In Spain, it is the most consumed processed dish and the star of home delivery services. To put it into perspective, Spaniards consumed nearly 134,000 tonnes of pizza in 2020 alone.
But, do you know all the curiosities about pizza? Let’s find out!
⇒ To find the correct answer, click on the box with the options.
Why is pizza round?
- A. Because the Egyptians, its creators, wanted to imitate the shape and colour of the Sun.
- B. So that people wonder why the pizza is round, the box is square, and the slices are triangular.
- C. Pizza was created so that people could have all the nutrients they need in one dish, hence the circular shape.
Answer: A. Because the Egyptians, its creators, wanted to imitate the shape and colour of the Sun. It was a flat dough seasoned with oils and spices. It wasn’t until the 18th century that Neapolitan bakers started adding tomato sauce. More information
What are the ingredients of a Margherita pizza?
- A. Ketchup, cheddar cheese, and pineapple.
- B. Tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, and oregano.
- C. Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
Answer: C. Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil. The choice of ingredients reflects the colours of the Italian flag. More information
Why is it called Pizza Bismark?
- A. It was once so loved that everyone would ask for a "Bis".
- B. It was created in honour of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck.
- C. It’s a pizza created in the city of Bismarck, North Dakota (USA).
Answer: B. It was created in honour of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. This tribute to the chancellor who unified 39 German states into one is due to his passion for eggs. More information
Where was the Hawaiian pizza created?
- A. In Hawaii
- B. In Canada
- C. In Italy
Answer: B. In Canada. This recipe was created by chef Sam Panopoulos in the 1960s. Panopoulos sought to give a fresh and exotic twist to classic Italian pizza. More information
What is Bresaola?
- A. An Italian cheese similar to mozzarella made from soy milk.
- B. An Italian cured meat.
- C. A culinary technique that involves flipping the pizza in the air to shape the dough.
Answer: B. An Italian cured meat. Similar to cecina, it is made from cured beef. More information
Results
If you got all 5 questions right, congratulations, you have Italian DNA. You dream every night of the best Italian recipes and have tried all the Italian restaurants in your city.
If you knew 3-4 answers, you are a true lover of Italian gastronomy. You have all the basic knowledge to recognise a great pizza when you see one.
If you got fewer than 2 answers right, we’ve got homework for you. Come discover the secrets of Italian cuisine at Rossini Restaurant (Pl. Real, 13 – Barcelona). You can try various Italian specialties like pizza, pasta, risotto, and more.