History
Which immigrant group brought pizza to the US?
Italians
What is placed under the pizza when it is packaged for support during transportation and shelf life?
Cardboard
Which US city is known for having pizza with a very thick crust?
Chicago
What microorganism plays a key role in the production of pizza dough?
yeast
What shape were pizzas historically?
square
What US city was the first pizzeria in America opened in?
Manhattan or NYC
The integration of what in the industry has revolutionized the ordering and delivering process?
technology
What makes Hawaiian pizza unique?
pinneapple
T or F: The type of tomato used affects the texture of the sauce
True
What meal is pizza most commonly eaten at?
dinner
Where were the first flatbreads created?
Greece and/or Egypt
Are the pizzas frozen before or after they are packaged?
before
What is the most popular pizza topping?
pepperoni
What protein that people are commonly intolerant to is produce during the making of pizza?
gluten
What month is national pizza month?
October
What war increased popularity of pizza?
World War II
How many pizza restaurants are there in the US? (within 5,000)
80,175
What is it called when the pizza is folded over before cooking and contains filling?
calzone
What causes the dough to rise?
fermentation
How many slices do Americans eat per second. (Within 20)
350
In what city was the modern day pizza believed to have been created?
Naples, Italy
What temperature are the pizzas blast frozen at? (within 5 degrees)
-20 F
What's the most common pizza brand?
Domino's
Its moisture
On average, how many calories does a slice of pizza have? (within 10)
250-300