3 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PIZZA

Pizza is everywhere worldwide, and it has many names and flavors depending on local culture. The essential ingredients for making pizza dough are water, flour, and salt. Discover all the pizza-related mysteries by reading on.

The mysterious origins of pizza

There are countless varieties of pizza accessible nowadays, whether artisan or not; all you need is a little creativity and access to a wide range of ingredients. However, there were just three options at first: Margherita, a white pizza with oil and garlic, and Marinara (tomato, oil, garlic, and oregano) (tomato, mozzarella, and oil). All agree that pizza Margherita is excellent, but few people know the humorous story that inspired this recipe.

The Italian King Umberto I and his wife, Queen Margherita di Savoia, visited Naples in the summer of 1889 for a vacation. The queen was captivated by this dish that was very well-liked by the locals and requested that Chef Raffaele Esposito and his wife Rosa prepare it for her. The couple made a pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil to honor the Italian flag. Esposito, the pizza chef, chose the name “Margherita” in honor of the queen because she was said to have loved the dish at the time.

It has nourishment values

Pizza is a special meal that is a concentrated source of healthy nutrients. Many people believe that pizza is a meal with a lot of calories that should be avoided when dieting and, in any case, should be restricted in the weekly diet. Let’s make an effort to learn more. 

A typical Margherita pizza made in Neapolitan style weighs between 270 and 300 grams, and its weight is distributed as follows:

• 50% carbs
• 6% fat
• 5% protein

Because it ensures the proper ratio of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, pizza is a unique delicacy and is ideal from a nutritional standpoint. The pizza has unique dietary qualities because of its primary ingredients: 

• The flour offers protein in addition to complex carbs, minerals, and B vitamins
• The tomato is a vegetable with red color, so it contains a lot of lycopene, a priceless antioxidant
• The extra virgin olive oil provides antioxidants and “good” fats 

It is the most delivered food worldwide

Food delivery is undoubtedly one of the industries that have most prominently demonstrated the value of the internet, mainly because eateries were off-limits to the general public during the lockdown. 

Pizza is one of the world’s most organized “kitchens” for food delivery and the indisputable queen who wins over hearts and palates everywhere. Burgers are second on the list of foods consumed worldwide, ahead of Chinese, Indian, and Italian food.

Pizza delivery applications and websites reduce the distance between the person who orders and delivers. The benefits are clear-cut and impressive; 

• They make the ideal pairing for people who want to remain in and eat exceptional dishes at home.
• It is a viable option for trying out new foods at home or even a fantastic replacement for people who always eat at the same restaurant for lunch at work.