# Savory Cauliflower Crust Pizzas Pie Five Pizza Introduced a Cauliflower Crust with Reduced Carbs By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-five-pizza References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2018/01/pie-five-bakes-new-cauliflower-pizza-crust.html) & [piefivepizza](https://www.piefivepizza.com) The new cauliflower pizza crust option from Pie Five Pizza is reported to be a healthier alternative to the traditional varieties offered on its menu. Containing 40 net grams of carbs, the crust contains half of the amount of carbohydrates that are found in the original dough. This is also paired with a reduced sodium content that cuts half of it out of the mix for a more healthful option to try out. The Pie Five Pizza [cauliflower crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miltons-pizzas) option is set to be available through February 11 and is reported to be the first fast casual restaurant to introduce the [vegetable-based crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-cauliflower-crust-pizza). The [new pizza crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-crust-pizza) acknowledges consumer interests to cut down on their intake of unhealthy foods by opting for alternatives that offer a similar taste and texture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 90% | 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 - **Vegetable-based Crusts:** New crust options that use vegetables like cauliflower or zucchini in place of traditional dough offer health-conscious alternatives. - **Reduced Carb Options:** Foods with lowered carb content are becoming more popular as consumers strive towards healthier eating habits. - **Fast Casual Alternatives:** New offerings in fast casual dining that incorporate healthier options are becoming increasingly popular. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Casual Dining:** Fast casual restaurants can benefit from offering new, healthier options to attract health-conscious consumers. - **Frozen Foods:** Frozen food companies can capitalize on the trend towards healthier options by introducing vegetable-based pizza crust options for at-home dining. - **Grocery Stores:** Grocery stores can offer cauliflower and other vegetable-based crust options as pre-made alternatives to traditional pizza dough, tapping into the trend towards healthier eating habits. ## 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) - [Protein-Rich Frozen Cauliflower Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-choice-flatbread-pizzas.md) - [Uncured Pepperoni Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-carb-lifestyle-uncured-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Frozen Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-uncured-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miltons-pizzas.md) - [Portioned Cauliflower Pizza Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-pizzas.md)