Why a round pizza is put in a square box and cut into eight triangles - interesting

Pizza is one of the most popular dishes almost all over the world. It is usually round in shape. And users on the Web wondered why it is then put in a square box. SSPDaily tells about it.

Why pizza is round

When you cook pizza at home, you can give it any shape you want, but if you order it in a cafe, you will get a round one. Why is this?

Italians believed that cooking should be easy and not take much time. Therefore, they first quickly knead the dough in their hands, not roll it out, but stretch it. This way, it takes less time to shape it into a round shape.

In addition, some people believe that it is much easier to cut a round pizza into equal pieces than a square dough.

Why pizza boxes are square

You can find many different theories on this topic on the web. However, the answer is actually quite simple. In this case, the most important thing is cost-effectiveness.

A square box is cheaper to make than a round one, because it requires one piece of cardboard, but an oval or round shape is more difficult to make.

Another equally important factor is that square boxes are easier to transport because they take up less space when unfolded. And later, they are faster and easier to fold.

On TikTok, the @FactBuddy21 channel said that in fact, attempts to create a round box had already been made before, but they were unsuccessful. For example, in 2004, John Harvey invented a round pizza box called Presseal. He claimed that this shape would retain fat better than others and prevent the pizza from slipping inside. However, this solution did not find manufacturers who were ready to produce the products.

In 2010, Apple also became interested in producing a round pizza box. It even applied for a patent for a thin round pizza container that has eight round vents to allow moisture to escape.

Why is pizza cut into triangles?

The answer to this question is simple. This is the fastest and easiest way to cut a round pizza into equal pieces. In some American cities, such as Chicago, square pizzas are also sold. They are made on rectangular dough without edges and crust. But this option is more common for parties because a square-shaped piece is easier to hold in your hands or put on a plate.