Forget pomegranate, cucumber, kiwi or summer berries.

The latest creation to cause a stir in the foodie world turns the traditional smoothie formula on its head by blending two of the least wholesome ingredients you can imagine.

The "pizzaghetti" smoothie fuses together Italy's greatest exports - pizza and spaghetti - for an unholy concoction of carb-heavy froth.

The concept might have die-hard gourmands running for the hills, but Couche Tard, the Canadian supermarket chain behind the idea, insist it is the real deal.

The all-new 'pizzaghetti' smoothie