Patak's

2 flame baked plain naans

Barcode 5010338301651

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Yes — 2 flame baked plain naans is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and preservatives: potassium sorbate and calcium propionate (preservatives), as well as palm oil in vegetable ghee, which is considered a highly processed refined oil. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour (with calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, 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

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.
OK

raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates, calcium phosphates)

A generic food ingredient category referring to leavening agents and phosphate salts used to aid dough rising, commonly found in baking powders and dough conditioners. Typically includes diphosphates and carbonate salts.
OK

vegetable ghee (palm oil, rapeseed oil)
UPF

preservatives (potassium sorbate, calcium propionate)

Food additives that prevent spoilage by inhibiting mold and bacteria.
OK

kalonji seeds
OK

salt

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

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.

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Common questions about 2 flame baked plain naans

Is 2 flame baked plain naans ultra-processed?

Yes — 2 flame baked plain naans by Patak's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and preservatives: potassium sorbate and calcium propionate (preservatives), as well as palm oil in vegetable ghee, which is considered a highly processed refined oil. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA.

Which ingredients in 2 flame baked plain naans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 2 flame baked plain naans as an ultra-processed marker: preservatives (potassium sorbate, 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.