The Pineapple Controversy

Now that I’ve gotten into the flow of writing, I believe it’s finally time I tackle one of the bigger topics. A controversial topic following the theme of food that has been an ongoing argument since early 1960s: does pineapple belong on pizza?

My answer is yes. There are countless reasons why I agree with this delicious topping but my main one being because it just tastes good. Pineapple gives a Hawaiian pizza a sweet touch that contrasts with the savoury of the ham to create a perfect blend. Before anyone starts to argue that adding sweetness to a pizza is criminal, I’d just like to make the point of saying that it’s no different to adding sweetcorn – which is found on a multitude of pizzas. Sweet and savoury is a common combination: sweet and salty popcorn, peanut butter and jam, salads with grapes, cheese and fruit.

Another major argument about Hawaiian pizza is that fruit shouldn’t belong on a pizza. However, I’m just confused about this statement. If fruit doesn’t belong on pizza then neither should tomato, yet tomato is literally a fundamental ingredient in almost all pizzas. Therefore, fruit does belong on pizza, thus pineapple does belong on pizza. If salad, (a savoury food), contains tomato, cucumber and pepper then pizza, (also a savoury food), should be allowed to contain pineapple.

Additionally, pineapple on pizza doesn’t just taste amazing but also has amazing health benefits. Pineapple contains plenty of nutrients and beneficial compounds, such as vitamin C, manganese, and enzymes to help aid digestion. As a person who struggles with indigestion and acid reflux, this makes for a more enjoyable Italian night out. Especially accompanied with the fact pineapple is a fruit, the addition of this sweet delight makes my pizzas feel that bit healthier. It’s really just a win-win situation.