Sainsbury's

2 Plain Naans

Barcode 00160612

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

Yes — 2 Plain Naans is ultra-processed.

This naan bread is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as palm oil in vegetable ghee (a highly refined oil), disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, and calcium phosphate as raising agents, as well as an acidity regulator. These additives and the refined palm oil are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified wheat flour

Wheat flour fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, thiamin). Used as a basic baking ingredient. May be refined flour with additives.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

glycerol and spirit vinegar

Glycerol (glycerin) is a humectant used to retain moisture in foods. Spirit vinegar is a dilute acetic acid used for flavoring and preservation.
OK

disodium diphosphate

A chemical leavening agent used in baking; typically combined with other raising agents.
OK

Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as baking soda, is a common leavening agent used in baking. It reacts with acidic ingredients to produce carbon dioxide gas, which helps dough or batter rise.
UPF

calcium phosphate; vegetable ghee (palm oil, rapeseed oil)

Calcium phosphate is a mineral salt used in foods; vegetable ghee is a clarified fat made from palm oil and rapeseed oil.
OK

nigella seeds (black onion seeds)

A small black seed with a pungent, onion-like flavor used whole or ground in breads and spice mixes.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

acidity regulator: citric acid - allergy advi dronionate

Swap it for something less processed

See all Breakfast Cereals & Bars →

Other breakfast cereals & bars Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about 2 Plain Naans

Is 2 Plain Naans ultra-processed?

Yes — 2 Plain Naans by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This naan bread is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as palm oil in vegetable ghee (a highly refined oil), disodium diphosphate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, and calcium phosphate as raising agents, as well as an acidity regulator. These additives and the refined palm oil are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in 2 Plain Naans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 2 Plain Naans as an ultra-processed marker: calcium phosphate; vegetable ghee (palm oil, rapeseed oil). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.