Pepsi Says It’s Better With Pizza, Injects Itself Into Pepperoni

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It may come as little surprise, but pepperoni is the most liked pizza topping. According to a YouGov poll, 64% of Americans included those spicy, crispy meat circles on their list of toppings they prefer. In honor of National Pizza Day, May 20th, Pepsi has partnered with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to make a new spin on the pizza parlor stalwart.

The soda brand describes “Pepsi-Roni” as “infused with the rich caramel notes, brown spices, and citrusy pop of Pepsi cola.” The CIA used a Pepsi Zero reduction instead of water in the Pepsi-Roni preparation to layer citrusy zest and brown spices with the traditional pepperoni flavors.

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