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Despite its name, Hawaiian pizza is not a [[Hawaiian]] invention. In Italy, Hawaiian pizza is considered to be a German invention<ref>Ananas auf der Pizza [http://www.arte.tv/de/wissen-entdeckung/Italien_20im_20Herzen/TV-Programm/971140,CmC=975394.html]</ref> (or a German modification of Italian cuisine), similar to the [[Toast Hawaii]]. |
Despite its name, Hawaiian pizza is not a [[Hawaiian]] invention. In Italy, Hawaiian pizza is considered to be a German invention<ref>Ananas auf der Pizza [http://www.arte.tv/de/wissen-entdeckung/Italien_20im_20Herzen/TV-Programm/971140,CmC=975394.html]</ref> (or a German modification of Italian cuisine), similar to the [[Toast Hawaii]]. |
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However, it is most likely that the Hawaiian pizza was first popularized by a Canadian based pizza chain, Boston Pizza, in the early 1970's. |
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Hawaiian pizza is a pizza which usually consists of a cheese and tomato base with pieces of ham and pineapple. Some versions include bacon, onions, green pepper, and/or jalapenos, but the version with ham and pineapple only is the most common. It is the most popular pizza in Australia, accounting for 15% of sales.[1]
Despite its name, Hawaiian pizza is not a Hawaiian invention. In Italy, Hawaiian pizza is considered to be a German invention[2] (or a German modification of Italian cuisine), similar to the Toast Hawaii.
However, it is most likely that the Hawaiian pizza was first popularized by a Canadian based pizza chain, Boston Pizza, in the early 1970's.
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