As each year passes, pizza's culinary landscape sees fresh tastes emerge, and NeutraLisle continuously tracks which flavors are captivating pizza aficionados worldwide. Discover our compilation of the top trending pizza toppings that are currently in vogue.
1. Pickled Veggies
With increased attention on promoting digestive health, pickled vegetables are taking center stage on pizzas. Toppings like kimchi, pickled cucumbers, and brined onions are infusing pizzas with their savory tanginess while also enhancing them with beneficial probiotics and novel textures.
A standout on our menu is the Zesty Ferment Fiesta pizza, loaded with our very own pickled cucumbers, tangy kimchi, and creamy gorgonzola, all gently drizzled with artisan honey for a sweet balance to the acidic bite. This unorthodox blend has swiftly become a guest favorite.
2. Meat-Free Alternatives
As vegetarian diets gain traction, customers are increasingly searching for pizzas adorned with innovative meat substitutes. Breaking away from conventional veggie toppings, next-generation plant-derived proteins are winning over even the staunchest meat aficionados.
Our menu now boasts a variety of these plant-based options including crumbled non-meat sausage, savory marinated tempeh, jackfruit with a barbecue twist, and pea-based faux pepperoni. These toppings attract not only vegetarians but also consumers keen on their distinctive tastes and lighter dietary impact.
3. Exotic Peppers
2023 is the year for those who crave heat on their pizza to celebrate distinct spicy flavors. While Calabrian peppers remain a staple from the past years, we observe a shift towards more exotic peppers, such as Aleppo, the smoky Spanish ñora, the sweet-spicy aji amarillo from Peru, and the richly flavored Korean gochujang.
Our Spice Trail pizza is a journey through spice with a quartet of these peppers, delivering an authentic spicy encounter to our more daring customers.
4. Wild-Harvested Additions
With a nod to the forest-to-table concept, the use of wild-harvested ingredients has risen in popularity. Pizza enthusiasts can savor different wild mushrooms like chanterelles and morels as they seasonally become available.
In our experimental phase, we are incorporating uncommon wild edibles like sea greens and aromatic spruce for a plate that is both a tribute to nature and a gastronomic experience.
5. Artisan Honey Infusions
The interplay between sweet and savory of honey has now become a mainstay on pizzas. 2023 has propagated the use of distinct honey varieties adding a finishing touch to pizzas just prior to serving.
We are exploring a unique array of honey infusions including truffle-infused, honey fermented with garlic, sweet-smoky mesquite honey, offering a gourmet twist to any pizza.
Honorable Mentions
Some additional garnishes just outside our top picks but nonetheless impactful include:
- Salted egg yolks finely grated over the pizza for a burst of umami
- Sour stone fruits like cherries and apricots
- Ancient grains adding crunch, such as toasted spelt or puffed quinoa
- Premium dollops of butter, especially those with added herbs or fermented for extra flavor
No matter if you're one to stick with the classics or one to dive into novel flavor mixes, pizza remains a globally cherished and versatile staple. NeutraLisle honors longstanding recipes while pioneering new ones. This means you'll find both age-honored Margheritas and our lines of modern pies in our selection.
Have you sampled any of these trendsetting toppings? Do you have a distinctive flavor pairing you'd wish to see on our menu? Share with us below or on your next visit.