A MYSTERY pizza code has been revealed – uncovering just why a stray tomato might be left on your meal by colluding cooks.
A Pizza Express diner has taken to TikTok to point out the meaning behind “that one random tomato” served up on a crust’s edge.
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Londoner Nicole Whittle, who posts online as @veganbeautygirl, shared a video of her tucking into a meal – while highlighting what she says she was told by Pizza Express staff.
She captioned the footage with the words: “I thought they kept dropping them or something – now you know!”
And she told viewers: “Has anyone ever wondered what’s with that one random tomato on the pizza?
“Like perfectly good pizza but then there’s half a random tomato on it.
“Well, when I was at Pizza Express the other day, trying out their new sloppy vegan pizza, they told me it’s actually a secret code that they use in the kitchen to let everyone know that the pizza is vegan.”
The revelation came as a shock to many of her TikTok account’s viewers – while former Pizza Express employees appeared to confirm the news.
One wrote: “I worked in Pizza Express and thought it was so clever!”
Another commenter said: “That’s actually super smart and as a vegan it makes me feel better, like they’re taking it seriously.”
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Nicole was also told: “I always wondered why this was! Interesting!”
Fans should perhaps make the most and tuck in whenever they can, amid recent warnings Britain faces a looming pizza crisis due to rocketing tomato costs.
Vegan options, meanwhile, have been recommended by health experts who say a plant-based diet could help people lose weight while also fending off heart disease and diabetes.
Celebrity vegans include boxer David Haye, Oscar-winning Joker actor Joaquin Phoenix, singer Billie Eilish, F1 racer Sir Lewis Hamilton and TV and radio presenter Fearne Cotton.
Pizza Express was contacted for comment.
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