One of the most polarizing food takes that has persisted for many years and may never see a conclusion is pineapple on pizza. If you were to ask your friends, your family, or even coworkers right now what their preference on the matter is, we wouldn't be surprised if it were split down the middle - that's how divided people are about it!

What's more interesting is that people are always particularly passionate about the topic, either loving or hating the topping, and never settling in between. So, that begs us to ask the big question, "Do you like pineapple on pizza?" If the answer is a resounding no, we're guessing it's because of one of the three reasons we've listed below. Or maybe it's because of all of them!

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Clashing Of Flavors

Fruit on a pizza? Doesn't something just feel plain wrong about that sentence? For a lot of people, they simply can't stand behind such absurdity. Pineapple is a unique, complex fruit that tastes sweet, but also carries a level of acidity. So when you toss that on a pizza and it's paired with the already tangy tomato sauce, many complain that it just ruins the balance of the dish as a whole. There's just too much sourness going on!

Not to mention, when baked, pineapple tends to caramelize a bit and becomes even sweeter. Again, this ruins the balance of the flavors in a different way. Do you really want something that sweet fighting against the savory, saltiness of the other ingredients? For all the sweet and salty haters, pineapple on pizza is viewed as a food crime.

At the end of the day, most people just believe pineapple fails to mesh well with the key ingredients on a pizza, like the tomato sauce and cheese. And if it can't get together with the main squad, it doesn't belong.

Soggy Texture

When eaten on its own, pineapple can be an exceptionally bright and juicy fruit that's satisfying to enjoy. One bite can sometimes feel like you're drinking juice! And while that's definitely a major positive when you're rating fruits, as a pizza topping, it's a completely different story.

Because when you apply the same reasoning to a pizza, all it does is spell disaster. Pineapple being so juicy is actually a major setback. As soon as all those juices are released, you're just going to be left with a soggy pizza that's lost its bite. Everything from the crispness of the crust to the structural integrity of the bottom is now at risk. And when texture is a huge part of what people love about this dish, pineapple just seems like a saboteur out to ruin it.

Not Traditional

Last but not least, for some who believe in tradition, seeing fruit being used as a pizza topping doesn't just matter on a flavor and texture level, but on a personal belief one. Compared to authentic Italian pizza, this incredibly Westernized take just doesn't sit right with classic pizza enthusiasts.

It all comes down to the history. While some argue that putting this fruit on pizza paired with ham is disrespectful, others claim that foods should be open to reinvention and transformation. Besides, isn't tomato technically a fruit?