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.
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.
This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk