The Canadian origin of the world's most controversial pizza
In short: While the name suggests a tropical paradise, the Hawaiian pizza actually has roots in Canada. This video explores the life of the man who first combined pineapple with pizza and the brand that gave it its famous name.
The Hawaiian pizza was created by Sam Panopoulos, a Greek-born, Canadian-bred pizza maker who passed away on June 8, 2017. Despite its global notoriety, the dish is a Canadian invention rather than a Hawaiian one.
The pizza earned its name from the specific brand of canned pineapple Panopoulos used for his topping. The combination of sweet and salty flavors remains a point of intense cultural debate, having even sparked diplomatic-style arguments between nations over whether it constitutes a delicacy or an abomination.
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