From pea-mayo to cotton candy toppings, pizza has seen its share of wild innovations lately. The latest buzz in the UK? Charcoal pizza from powerhouse supermarket chain Waitrose. This striking dish joins their lineup of charcoal-infused products, like sesame biscuits and pressed charcoal juice. At first glance, it might raise eyebrows—but there's more to it than meets the eye.
Launching in all Waitrose stores by May, this pizza features dough blended with activated charcoal, topped with porchetta (stuffed pork), salami, marinated artichokes, tomatoes, and olives. It may evoke that slightly burnt pizza edge we all know too well, but its real draw is visual: bold reds, purples, and blacks give it a gothic vibe perfect for Instagram, as noted by Metro. Priced at €5.50, it's an affordable novelty.
Activated charcoal is praised for speeding toxin elimination, but experts recommend moderation—it can interfere with medication absorption. As food trends evolve, this one's worth watching. Would you give it a slice?
