# Low-Carb Pizza Crusts California Pizza Kitchen Now Offers a Healthy Cauliflower Crust Option By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-02-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-crust References: [foodbeast](https://www.foodbeast.com/news/cpk-cauliflower-pizza-crust-natl/) & [cpk](https://www.cpk.com/Event/Cauliflower) In an effort to give consumers more ways to make healthy choices when dining out, [California Pizza Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-inspired-thin-crust-pizzas) has announced that it will offer cauliflower crust at all of its locations across the US. Not only does the new crust option give consumers a simple way to cut back on carbs, but it also packs an extra dose of veggies into every slice. As of this month, customers at all California Pizza Kitchen locations -- barring those in universities, airports, hospitals, and hotels -- will be able to opt for cauliflower crust on any pizza. The new crust is primarily made from cauliflower, making it a low-carb, [gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-gluten-free-cheese-pizza), and nutrient-rich option. However, California Pizza Kitchen does note that the crust may contain trace amounts of gluten, so it may not be ideal for those with Celiac disease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Low-carb Pizza Alternatives:** Develop new and innovative low-carb pizza options to cater to health and wellness campaigns. - **Gluten-free Food Alternatives:** Create new combinations of gluten-free pizza toppings to attract and offer a wider variety of options for the celiac community. - **Cauliflower-based Products:** Develop and market a range of food products that have cauliflower as the primary ingredient to cater to a health-conscious demographic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can attract and cater to health-conscious individuals by offering healthier pizza options like cauliflower crust pizza. - **Food Industry:** There is an opportunity to develop a wide range of cauliflower-based products to cater to health and wellness campaigns. - **Gluten-free Food Industry:** Companies that offer gluten-free pizza crusts can capitalize on the growing Celiac community by offering delicious options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-cauliflower-crust-pizza.md) - [Plant-Based Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-gluten-free-seasoned-cauliflower-pizza-crust.md) - [Gluten-Free Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonaut-pizzas.md) - [Gluten-Free White Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-white-pizza.md) - [Frozen Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-uncured-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Protein-Rich Frozen Cauliflower Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-choice-flatbread-pizzas.md) - [Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miltons-pizzas.md) - [Meat-Free Mediterranean Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-cauliflower-crust-pizza.md) - [Uncured Pepperoni Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-carb-lifestyle-uncured-pepperoni-pizza.md)