«The pizza etiquette»

6 rules that make a real Neapolitan pizza.

1. Each pizza is accompanied by some grated Parmesan cheese. This prevents the mozzarella from releasing too much water on the pizza.
2. Type 0 flour is always used. The true Neapolitan pizza crust must be high and hollow.
3. Garlic is traditionally used exclusively on marinara pizza.
4. The only cheeses that can be used on classic pizza are fior di latte and parmesan.
5. San Marzano tomatoes are recommended for the tomato sauce. However, other types of tomatoes can also be used. 
6. True Neapolitan Pizza needs only 90 seconds at 450°C before it can be enjoyed.

Pizza Facts

• The best-known pizza is the Margherita, named after the wife of King Umberto I.
• The word comes from the Langobardic pizzo or bizzo, which comes from the German word ‘Biss’ for bite.
• In 2017, UNESCO included the art of Neapolitan pizza making in its ‘intangible cultural heritage’ list.
• Pizza has existed since the 18th century, as the tomato became popular in southern Italy.
• Pizza established itself in the USA through Italian immigrants in the late 19th century and became more and more popular over time.
• Worldwide, a total of 30 billion are enjoyed each year.
• A pizzeria is generally a business selling only pizza (usually as a take-away).
• A pizzeria ristorante is a restaurant that offers pizza alongside other dishes.

Pizza Ranking

Swiss pizza lovers tend to keep it classic; on the other hand, many also enjoy trying out creative versions.

Here’s a list of the most commonly ordered pizzas in Switzerland:

1 > Margherita

2  > Prosciutto

3 > Spicy