One- or two-person households
If naan is a small breakfast side, individual mini pieces may be easier to serve than a cut regular naan. M&S lists four mini plain naans in 188g; Waitrose lists two mini naans at 75g each.
Who is a smaller portion for?
Hosts offering a savoury bread
Plain naan leaves the choice of flavour to the accompanying dips, cheese, eggs or spreads. A garlic-and-coriander version makes more sense when you want that flavour in the bread itself.
Shoppers planning for leftovers or allergens
Check whether the particular pack can be frozen and how soon to use it after opening. Read its current ingredient and allergen label too: the listed naan products include wheat, and some flavoured products also contain milk.
What should you check before buying?
Start with the size of each piece, then decide whether plain or flavoured bread fits the meal and whether you can use or store the rest of the pack.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Compare piece count with total weight. M&S lists four mini plain naans in 188g, about 47g per piece; Waitrose lists mini naans at 2 × 75g and two standard plain naans totalling 220g. | For one small bread portion, I would rather take an individual mini naan than cut a regular one. If sharing or saving the remainder is practical, a standard pack could work. |
| Flavour | Check whether the naan is plain, garlic-and-coriander, or filled. Waitrose describes its Peshwari naan as containing sultanas and desiccated coconut. | I want the bread to sit alongside the other breakfast foods without adding an unexpected flavour; I would choose a flavoured naan deliberately, not as a substitute for plain. |
| Allergens and storage | Read the current ingredient and allergen label, then the opened-pack and freezing directions. The checked Waitrose plain naan says to consume it within one day of opening; Sharwood's garlic-and-coriander naan lists milk and wheat. | If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, I need to check this exact pack. I also need a way to use or store any pieces left after breakfast. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming every naan is the same size
A four-piece 188g mini pack and a two-piece 220g standard pack give different-sized pieces, despite both having more than one naan.
Check the total weight and piece count together. If you plan to serve half a regular naan, decide how you will handle the remainder before opening the pack.
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Treating flavoured naan as plain bread
Garlic-and-coriander naan contributes its own savoury flavour, which may not suit every item on a continental-style breakfast table.
Choose plain naan when you want the accompaniments to determine the flavour. If choosing a flavoured pack, check its ingredients and allergens as well.
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Applying one pack's storage rules to another
Opened-pack and freezing directions vary. For example, the checked Waitrose plain naan says to consume it within one day of opening, while M&S identifies its four mini plain naans as suitable for freezing.
Follow the directions on the pack you buy, including its date mark and any instructions for thawing.
A pack with more pieces than you can use within its stated opened life may leave bread unused.
Brand and range references
Tesco
Tesco Groceries lists plain mini naan breads in a four-piece 188g pack and standard plain naans in a two-piece 260g pack.
- The two listed formats offer a choice between smaller individual pieces and regular naans.
- Check the current pack for storage and allergen directions before choosing between them.
M&S
M&S lists mini plain naan packs as well as garlic-and-coriander naan breads.
- Its four mini plain naans weigh 188g in total and are listed as suitable for freezing.
- The garlic-and-coriander bread has a different flavour and format; check the current label rather than applying the mini pack's directions to it.
Waitrose
Waitrose & Partners lists two 75g tandoori mini naans and a 220g pack of two plain naans.
- The stated weights make it possible to compare a mini piece with a regular naan before buying.
- Follow the storage directions for the chosen product; the standard plain pack says to consume it within one day of opening.
Sharwood's
Sharwood's plain and garlic-and-coriander two-pack naans appear in the supplied retail listings.
- The named flavours let you choose whether the bread itself contributes garlic and coriander.
- The listed garlic-and-coriander pack declares milk and wheat; check the current label if either ingredient matters to you.
A plain naan option on Joybuy
This four-piece plain naan pack offers individual pieces for a smaller breakfast; compare its 300g pack weight with the portion you intend to serve.
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Humza Plain Tandoori Naan 300g 4pcs
Four plain naans give you separate pieces to serve alongside savoury breakfast foods. The pack weighs 300g; Joybuy lists wheat among its allergens. Check the current pack for other ingredients and storage directions.
Frequently asked questions
Is half a regular naan practical for one breakfast?
Yes, if you can use or store the remainder according to its pack directions. If you would rather not cut a naan, M&S lists four mini plain naans in 188g and Waitrose lists two mini naans at 75g each.
Should I choose plain or garlic-and-coriander naan?
Choose plain naan if you do not want the bread to add garlic-and-coriander flavour to the breakfast. Pick the flavoured version when that taste suits the foods you are serving, and check its allergen label.
Can I freeze naan for another breakfast?
Some packs, including M&S 4 Mini Plain Naans and Waitrose 2 Tandoori Mini Naans, are listed as suitable for freezing. Follow the chosen pack's date, freezing and thawing directions rather than assuming the same instructions apply to every naan.
How long will naan keep after opening?
Follow the particular pack's opened-life instruction. The checked Waitrose plain naan says to consume it within one day of opening; that instruction should not be assumed to apply to other products.
Which allergens should I check on naan bread?
Read the current ingredient and allergen label for the exact pack. The listed Humza plain naan contains wheat, while the listed Sharwood's garlic-and-coriander naan declares both wheat and milk; neither example establishes the ingredients of another naan.