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Cappello's Grain Free Keto Pizza Crust: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Cappello's grain free keto pizza crust received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. The label is refreshingly short and mostly built from recognizable foods like turnip, almond flour, egg, and olive oil. Xanthan gum and psyllium husk are the main behind-the-scenes helpers doing the dough-holding work, so this is best treated as an occasional pizza base rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include xanthan gum used as a texture stabilizer and psyllium husk used as an isolated fiber binder. Simpler options: Look for crusts relying on egg, nut flour, and cheese without added gums; choose versions with fewer binders when texture allows.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Xanthan gum used as a texture stabilizer
- Psyllium husk used as an isolated fiber binder
Simpler options to consider
- Look for crusts relying on egg, nut flour, and cheese without added gums
- Choose versions with fewer binders when texture allows
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Cappello's Grain Free Keto Pizza Crust
- Brand
- Cappello's
- Category
- Bakery & Bread (source: Crusts & Dough)
- GTIN / UPC
00859553004450- Serving size
- 52 g (0.333 pizza)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Grain Free Keto Pizza Crust
Cappello's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Xanthan gum and psyllium husk are functional texture helpers doing structural work in this crust.
Consider This
The crust relies on engineered fibers and gums to mimic wheat-based dough, which is more formulation than kitchen recipe.
Good Substitutes
A crust built from almond flour, eggs, and olive oil with minimal binders would stay closer to simple whole-food baking.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThe label is refreshingly short and mostly built from recognizable foods like turnip, almond flour, egg, and olive oil. Xanthan gum and psyllium husk are the main behind-the-scenes helpers doing the dough-holding work, so this is best treated as an occasional pizza base rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Xanthan gum used as a texture stabilizer
- Psyllium husk used as an isolated fiber binder
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Xanthan Gum — Texture gum used to build dough structure
Highest concern ingredients
- Xanthan Gum (6/10) — Texture gum acting as a stabilizer.
- Psyllium Husk (5/10) — Isolated fiber used as a binder.
Better choice tips
- Look for crusts relying on egg, nut flour, and cheese without added gums.
- Choose versions with fewer binders when texture allows.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
TURNIP, ALMOND FLOUR, EGG, MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), FLAXSEED, ORGANIC COCONUT FLOUR, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, COCONUT OIL, WATER, PSYLLIUM HUSK, XANTHAN GUM, LEMON JUICE, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, SEA SALT
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Xanthan GumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Gums are texture-engineering additives many users prefer to track.
Additional note
Fermentation-derived gum used as a texture stabilizer.
Family watchlist
Texture gum used to build dough structure.
Psyllium HuskConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Isolated fiber is used here to create dough structure and texture.
Additional note
Isolated fiber used as a binder and texture helper.
Almond FlourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Ground nuts are a normal milled form with mild processing only.
Additional note
Ground whole almonds, category-normal milling.
Mozzarella Cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Traditional cheese-making inputs with only mild processing.
Additional note
Standard cheese with cultures and enzymes, category-normal.
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Organic Coconut FlourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Milled coconut is a normal flour form with mild processing.
Additional note
Dried, milled coconut meat, category-normal processing.
Coconut OilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Coconut oil is a fat source that may be refined depending on the product.
Additional note
Plant oil, typically refined or expeller-pressed.
TurnipConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole vegetable with no added processing concern.
Additional note
Whole vegetable, simple recognizable ingredient.
EggConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food used for structure and binding.
Additional note
Whole egg, simple recognizable ingredient.
FlaxseedConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole seed with no added processing concern.
Additional note
Whole seed, simple recognizable ingredient.
Extra Virgin Olive OilConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional pressed oil with no refined seed oil concern.
Additional note
Pressed olive oil, traditional and recognizable.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Plain water is a neutral base ingredient.
Additional note
Plain water, no concern.
Lemon JuiceConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable fruit juice used for flavor and acidity.
Additional note
Citrus juice, simple recognizable ingredient.
Apple Cider VinegarConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional fermented ingredient with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Fermented apple product, traditional and recognizable.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no added processing concern.
Additional note
Simple mineral seasoning.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulation-heavy a product appears. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "psyllium". See ingredients for details.)
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "psyllium". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cheese", "egg". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cheese", "egg". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "egg". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Xanthan Gum)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Xanthan Gum)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Xanthan Gum)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Dairy ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Cappello's Grain Free Keto Pizza Crust highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Cappello's Grain Free Keto Pizza Crust shows about 5.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Cappello's Grain Free Keto Pizza Crust: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Almond, flax, and coconut flour base with good fiber; Egg and mozzarella provide meaningful protein; Olive oil and simple ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium around 370mg per serving, moderate for a crust; Cheese and coconut oil add saturated fat; Contains xanthan gum and psyllium as texturizers.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same bakery & bread differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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