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BFree Naan Breads

Barcode 5391521691385

Yes — BFree Naan Breads is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives: humectant (glycerol), thickeners (xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), and natural flavourings. These are extracted/isolated additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 UPFs.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

white rice flour (15%)
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

chickpea flour (4%)
OK

humectant (glycerol, potato starch, thickeners (xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), raising agents (glucono delta lactone, sodium bicarbonate), bamboo fibra psyllium husk, yeast, sourdough (1%) (fermented corn, rice flour and quinoa flour), pea protein, sugar, buckwheat flour, concentrated apple juice, salt, carrot fibre, natural flavourings, kalonji seed (0,5%), acids (citric acid, malic acid and tartaric acid), anticaking agent (calcium sulphate))

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Common questions about BFree Naan Breads

Is BFree Naan Breads ultra-processed?

Yes — BFree Naan Breads by BFree is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives: humectant (glycerol), thickeners (xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), and natural flavourings. These are extracted/isolated additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 UPFs.

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.