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Pillsbury Pizza Crust Classic Hot And Fresh From Your Oven
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Pillsbury Pizza Crust Classic Hot And Fresh From Your Oven

Pillsbury
13.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
5g
Protein
4g
Sugars
380mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Pizza Crust Classic “Hot and Fresh From Your Oven” is a refrigerated, ready-to-bake dough product you’ll typically find in the refrigerated dough aisle or bakery-adjacent coolers, shelved near biscuit and crescent dough, refrigerated cookie dough, and other heat-and-serve bases. It reads as a convenience pantry staple for busy households: an easy blank canvas for weeknight dinners, weekend pizza projects, or impromptu parties. The brand leans on multigenerational familiarity—Pillsbury’s wholesome, family-oriented positioning and the Doughboy mascot evoke nostalgia and home baking traditions—while the packaging promises a fast “fresh from the oven” result rather than artisanal craft. Labels often emphasize convenience and “classic” heritage rather than organic or clean-label claims; there’s no organic certification and ingredient calls are limited to “enriched flour” and “natural flavor,” which can give a mild freshness halo without implying minimal processing. In plain terms, it’s a ready-to-bake, formulated dough product that mixes basic flours with functional additives to deliver consistent rise, texture, and shelf stability. Sensory: when baked it produces a soft, pillowy interior with a lightly crisped, golden edge and neutral wheaty aroma that browns quickly; the dough is supple to the touch pre-bake and forgiving for stretching or topping. Packaging is a refrigerated cardboard box with a film-sealed dough ring or tray; making it is a quick ritual—unroll, top, bake—often a shared activity where kids assemble and adults customize toppings. Overall it sits at the intersection of convenience, family comfort, and approachable home cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.17
Servings per Container: 6
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium380mg17%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein5g
* 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

Enriched, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Vital, Wheat, Gluten,, Leavening, (Glucono, Delta-Lactone,, Baking, Soda),, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Potassium, Chloride,, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm,, and/or, Cottonseed),, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Natural, Flavor,, Xanthan, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Palm, and/or Cottonseed) - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - 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?

The product is a formulated, ready-to-bake dough containing refined flours and multiple industrial additives (hydrogenated vegetable oil, mono- and diglycerides, xanthan gum, glucono delta-lactone) and emulsifiers, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Pizza Crust Classic Hot And Fresh From Your Oven

The Pillsbury Pizza Crust can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for convenience and quick meal prep. It's not packed with superfoods or high in fiber, but it can be a fun base for a homemade pizza night! Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so consider what else you're adding on top.

Perfect For

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movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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