# Veggie-Based Pizza Crusts Mod Pizza's New Cauliflower Crust is a Tasty Gluten-Free Option By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cauliflower-crust References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/06/18/mod-pizza-introduces-new-cauliflower-crust/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MODPizza/photos/a.180547501976555/2433266826704600/?type=3&theater) For the past few months, Mod Pizza has been offering a new Cauliflower Crust at select locations. Now consumers can pick up their own cruciferous veggie crust at locations nationwide. Mod Pizza is a fast casual pizza joint that is best known for offering pizzas with an [unlimited number of toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-veggie-pizza) for one price. Now the chain has expanded its original and gluten-free crust options to include a new Cauliflower Crust. According to the brand, the new crust is described as a "gluten-friendly, veggie-powered pizza dream.” Like all of Mod Pizza's other pies, customers can top the cauliflower crust with the suace, cheese, dressing, meat, or veggies of their choice. With its new Cauliflower Crust, Mod Pizza is making dining out more accessible for those who adhere to a [gluten-free diet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonaut-pizzas). Image Credit: *Mod Pizza.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 12% | 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 - **Veggie-based Pizza Crusts:** Restaurants and food delivery services are offering pizza crusts made from various vegetables such as cauliflower, zucchini, and sweet potato. - **Gluten-free Food Options:** Gluten-free options are becoming more prevalent in various fast-food and casual dining restaurants. - **Customizable Fast Food:** Fast-food chains and restaurants are allowing customers to customize their meals with unlimited toppings and various base options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and food delivery services are promoting healthier food alternatives. - **Health and Wellness:** Gluten-free and vegetable-based food options are catering to individuals with dietary restrictions and promoting healthier eating habits. - **Technology:** Food delivery apps are offering more options for customizable meals and promoting healthier eating habits by offering vegetable-based pizza crusts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-gluten-free-seasoned-cauliflower-pizza-crust.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) - [Nutrient-Rich Cauliflower Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-power-salad.md) - [Meat-Free Mediterranean Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-cauliflower-crust-pizza.md) - [Authentic Gluten-Free Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-margherita-pizza.md) - [Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miltons-pizzas.md) - [Zesty Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-chicken-garlic-pizza.md) - [Crisp Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-pizza-crusts.md)