Vitasia

Plain Naan

Barcode 20055363

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Plain Naan is ultra-processed.

The naan bread contains several ultra-processed components and additives. Palm oil in the vegetable ghee is a highly refined industrial oil. It also includes industrial raising agents (diphosphates) and the preservative calcium propionate. These additives and refined ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed according to the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic, refined cereal flour derived from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
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

low fat yogurt (_milk_)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

yeast

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
UPF

diphosphate salts used as leavening agents

Food additive(s) used to produce leavening in baked goods (industrially prepared).
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

calcium phosphates; vegetable ghee (palm oil, rapeseed oil)
OK

kalonji seeds
OK

salt

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

calcium propionate

Calcium propionate is a synthetic calcium salt used as a preservative to prevent mold and extend shelf life in baked goods and some dairy products.

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Common questions about Plain Naan

Is Plain Naan ultra-processed?

Yes — Plain Naan by Vitasia is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The naan bread contains several ultra-processed components and additives. Palm oil in the vegetable ghee is a highly refined industrial oil. It also includes industrial raising agents (diphosphates) and the preservative calcium propionate. These additives and refined ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed according to the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Plain Naan are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Plain Naan as ultra-processed markers: diphosphate salts used as leavening agents, calcium propionate. 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?

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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.