Thats my University - A mathematician with a UK University has reportedly discovered a formula for creating a perfect pizza. Eugenia Cheng, from the University of Sheffield, has figured out a formula based on a mathematical relationship between the size of a pizza and its ratio of topping to base in a median bite. In her research paper abstract, Cheng states that it is not the overall thickness of the pizza that is affected by its size, but also the topping-to-base ratio, Cnet reports. The mathematicians work assumes that the same amount of dough and toppings go into each size of pie and the formula denoting t for constant volume of toppings, d for constant volume of dough and r for radius allows for comparison of the amount of toppings in an average bite across different sizes of pizza. It is assumed that the average bite from an 11-inch pizza will have 10 percent more toppings than the average bite from a 14-inch pizza. Cheng explained that smaller pies tend to have thicker crusts, wider rims, and outer edges with a scarcity of toppings, while rolling dough for larger pizzas reduces the crust overload and aids in more even distribution of toppings.
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 08:11:43 +0000
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