Pineapples have a sweet scent, almost sickly sweet if you let them ripen too long. But that’s exactly what fans love about it – that syrupy texture and bright yellow shade. The flavour is intensified on pizza because, the heat from the oven enhances the sweetness of the tropical topping. But not everyone agrees that pineapples belong on pizza.For some patrons, the mix of sweet and salty confuses their senses.

Pineapples are most commonly used on Hawaiian pizza, paired with ham or bacon. The natural fructose nicely balances out the super-saltiness of those highly favoured pork products. Pineapple also offers a …