This Is the World's Shocking #1 Favorite Pizza Topping

Pepperoni is no longer the global favorite. According to Restaurant Business, Technomic interviewed thousands of consumers in 25

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countries to discover the world's favorite pizza toppings. Check out their intriguing findings.

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Chicken and ham tied for #1 with 53% of participants. Make Healthy Barbecue Chicken Pizza at Home

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Pepperoni was second with 43% of people choosing it hot.

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Close behind was bacon at 41%. Recipe for Bacon Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese.

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With 34% of the vote, salami was next.

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Even more insights on what pizza eaters throughout the world put on their pie may not suit American preferences. Shrimp and tuna tied for 29%

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Ground beef (32%), chorizo (23%), and duck (11%), were other unusual proteins.

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