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Hawaiian pizza did not originate in the state of [[Hawai'i]], but gets its name from the Hawaiian character of the pineapple and ham (pineapple being one of the more popular fruits on the islands, and pigs being the most common domesticated animal on the islands). This topping combination is especially popular in the [[Western United States]] and Australia, but notably not in Hawai'i. This type is also common within the [[EU]] as Pizza Hawaii.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} |
Hawaiian pizza did not originate in the state of [[Hawai'i]], but gets its name from the Hawaiian character of the pineapple and ham (pineapple being one of the more popular fruits on the islands, and pigs being the most common domesticated animal on the islands). This topping combination is especially popular in the [[Western United States]] and Australia, but notably not in Hawai'i. This type is also common within the [[EU]] as Pizza Hawaii.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} |
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Hawaiian pizza was invented in the late 60's at [[Pizza Bob's]] at the [[University Of Michigan]] by Robert Kreps, a student and frequent customer of [[Pizza Bob's]].{{Fact|date=October 2007}} |
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The mixture of ham and pineapple originates in Germany (see [[Toast Hawaii]]).{{Fact|date=April 2007}} |
The mixture of ham and pineapple originates in Germany (see [[Toast Hawaii]]).{{Fact|date=April 2007}} |
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Revision as of 00:44, 21 October 2007
Hawaiian pizza is a pizza which usually consists of a cheese and tomato base with pieces of ham and pineapple. Some versions include onions and/or green pepper, but the version with ham & pineapple only is the most common. It is the most popular pizza in Australia, accounting for 15% of sales.[1]
Hawaiian pizza did not originate in the state of Hawai'i, but gets its name from the Hawaiian character of the pineapple and ham (pineapple being one of the more popular fruits on the islands, and pigs being the most common domesticated animal on the islands). This topping combination is especially popular in the Western United States and Australia, but notably not in Hawai'i. This type is also common within the EU as Pizza Hawaii.[citation needed]
Hawaiian pizza was invented in the late 60's at Pizza Bob's at the University Of Michigan by Robert Kreps, a student and frequent customer of Pizza Bob's.[citation needed]
The mixture of ham and pineapple originates in Germany (see Toast Hawaii).[citation needed]
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