Frozen pizza

Frozen pizza is a prepared food product consisting of a bread dough base topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various additional ingredients such as meats, vegetables, and spices, which has undergone a freezing process to preserve its freshness and facilitate its storage and quick preparation.

This food originated in Italy, specifically in Naples, although the frozen version was primarily popularized in the United States in the mid-20th century as a practical and quick solution to enjoy pizza at home without complex preparation.

Frozen pizzas are highly valued for their convenience, as they allow for a complete meal to be prepared in just a few minutes, requiring only direct baking from the freezer. Furthermore, they offer a wide variety of flavors and combinations to satisfy different tastes and preferences.

Regarding their properties, frozen pizzas primarily provide carbohydrates from the dough, proteins and fats from the cheese and other ingredients, as well as certain vitamins and minerals depending on the toppings used. However, it is important to consider that they often contain moderate to high levels of sodium and saturated fats, so they are recommended to be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

In different regions of Latin America, frozen pizza may be known by other names such as oven-ready pizza, bake-at-home pizza, or simply pre-frozen pizza, although the term "frozen pizza" is widely understood and used in most countries.