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The art of Neapolitan pizzaiolos is UNESCO Intangible Heritage.

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The traditional art of Neapolitan pizzaiolos was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2017. The technique includes preparing the dough, the spinning toss and baking in a wood-fired oven at 485 degrees Celsius.

Source: UNESCO

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