Clay Oven Bakery

Naan Breads

Barcode 5060151180865

Yes — Naan Breads is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm fruit oil components and a preservative. Specifically: (1) vegetable oil (palm oil, palm stearin, rapeseed oil) includes palm oil and palm stearin, which are highly processed palm fruit oil products; (2) preservative (calcium propionate) is an industrial additive used to extend shelf life. Under NOVA, the presence of such industrially processed oils and additives makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though other ingredients like flour, water, yeast, sugar, and basic rapeseed oil are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified wheat flour

Refined wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals (typical in bread, cereals, and baked goods).
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

sugar

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

salt

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

vegetable oil (palm oil*, palm stearin, rapeseed oil)
UPF

calcium propionate

A food preservative added to baked goods to inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.

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Common questions about Naan Breads

Is Naan Breads ultra-processed?

Yes — Naan Breads by Clay Oven Bakery is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm fruit oil components and a preservative. Specifically: (1) vegetable oil (palm oil, palm stearin, rapeseed oil) includes palm oil and palm stearin, which are highly processed palm fruit oil products; (2) preservative (calcium propionate) is an industrial additive used to extend shelf life. Under NOVA, the presence of such industrially processed oils and additives makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though other ingredients like flour, water, yeast, sugar, and basic rapeseed oil are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Naan Breads are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Naan Breads as an ultra-processed marker: 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?

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.