Italian law dictates the specific ingredients allowed in Neapolitan pizza
Italy enforces strict legal regulations to protect the authenticity of Neapolitan pizza, mandating specific wheat flour, tomatoes, and cheese to ensure the cultural heritage remains unchanged.
Italy legally protects the Neapolitan pizza through a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed status. This regulation specifies that only Type 0 or 00 flour, fresh San Marzano tomatoes, and buffalo mozzarella from the Campania region can be used. Even the dough must be kneaded by hand or a low-speed mixer and baked in a wood-fired oven at 905 degrees Fahrenheit.
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