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Pizza Crust Cauliflower, 11 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Pizza Crust Cauliflower, 11 OZ

CAULIPOWER
Available at Whole Foods
170
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the supermarket freezer or refrigerated pizza aisle as a quick swap for a traditional crust—perfect for weeknight pizza nights or casual get-togethers. It presents a healthier, cauliflower-forward image, but its reliable chewy/crisp texture and shelf stability come from added starches, gums, and emulsifiers. Those manufactured ingredients and texture modifiers are hallmarks of an industrially formulated product rather than a whole-food preparation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 6
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

CAULIFLOWER, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR, RICE, FLOUR, WATER, CORN, STARCH, TAPIOCA, STARCH, SUNFLOWER, OIL, EGG, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, CORN, STARCH,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE), XANTHAN, GUM, SUGAR, YEAST, VINEGAR, SALT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • monocalcium phosphate - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple refined starches (corn, tapioca, rice flours), xanthan gum, a baking powder blend and added oils indicate industrial formulations and additives used to recreate desirable texture and extend shelf life. Those characteristics align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Pizza Crust Cauliflower, 11 OZ

The cauliflower pizza crust can be a healthier option for those looking to cut down on traditional carbs, especially if you're swapping it for a regular pizza crust. It's lower in sugar and has fewer calories than many typical crusts, but it’s not a protein powerhouse or high in fiber. So, while it's a step in the right direction, 'healthy' can depend on what you’re comparing it to and your overall diet.

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$8.99
per package