Home workers using naan as a lunch base
A larger individual naan gives you more bread to serve with curry, dhal, dips or toppings. Check the weight of each naan rather than relying on the pack size.
Who is this for?
Lunch planners choosing a smaller bread
A mini naan may suit a meal where the bread is an accompaniment. Waitrose & Partners lists its tandoori mini naans at 75g each, with nutrition stated per naan.
People planning lunches ahead
If you intend to keep naan for later in the week, check the exact pack’s storage, freezing and heating directions. Prepared toppings and leftovers need their own safe-storage plan.
What should you check?
Decide whether the naan is the main bread component or a side, then compare individual portions, flavour and the directions on the pack.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Portion size | Compare the stated number of naans and grams per naan, not just total pack weight. Waitrose & Partners lists its tandoori plain naan at 130g per bread and its mini version at 75g. | I’m building lunch around the naan rather than adding bread on the side, so the size of one bread matters more than the weight of the whole pack. |
| Thickness | Look for an actual thickness measurement if “thick-cut” is essential. Weight, softness and “restaurant-size” describe different characteristics; inspect the bread itself where possible. | I want a physically thick naan, not simply a wider or heavier one. |
| Flavour | Choose plain for a neutral pairing, or check the ingredients of a flavoured naan against the meal you have planned. M&S describes its garlic and coriander naan as hand-stretched and flame-baked. | For a strongly flavoured lunch, garlic and coriander may fit; for varied toppings, I’d rather keep the bread plain. |
| Nutrition label | Compare like-for-like figures, such as per naan or per 100g. Waitrose & Partners lists 368 kcal and 0.87g salt per 130g tandoori plain naan, and 212 kcal and 0.50g salt per 75g mini naan. | When I choose between those two Waitrose portions, I want to compare what one bread contributes to my lunch. |
| Storage and heating | Check whether the exact product needs refrigeration, can be frozen and has oven or grill directions. Waitrose & Partners says its chilled tandoori plain naans should be kept below 5°C and are suitable for home freezing. | I plan lunches across several days, so I need storage directions that fit when I’ll use each naan. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the exact pack’s ingredient and allergen declarations, along with any vegan or vegetarian label; recipes differ. | I need to check whether this particular naan fits the ingredients I avoid, rather than assuming all naan recipes are alike. |
Buying pitfalls
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Reading “soft” or “restaurant-size” as “thick-cut”
Texture and overall size do not establish how thick the bread is. A heavier naan could differ in diameter or recipe.
If literal thickness decides the purchase, look for a measurement or inspect the bread in its pack. Use grams per naan to compare portions instead.
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Comparing pack weights alone
A pack’s total weight does not tell you how much bread one naan provides.
Check the bread count and individual weight, then use the nutrition label’s stated basis when comparing servings.
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Choosing a flavour before planning the meal
Garlic and coriander changes how the naan pairs with toppings; plain bread leaves the flavour choice to the filling.
Match the naan to what you intend to serve with it, especially if one pack needs to cover different lunches.
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Overlooking storage directions
Chilled naan and prepared leftovers may have different storage requirements, which matters when lunch is made ahead.
Follow the naan pack’s directions. For properly cooked leftovers, the Food Standards Agency advises cooling and refrigerating them within two hours, then eating them within 48 hours or freezing them.
Brand examples for naan formats
Waitrose
Waitrose & Partners lists tandoori plain naans at 130g each and tandoori mini naans at 75g each, offering two individual portion sizes to compare.
- The listed products give nutrition per naan; the chilled tandoori plain naan also has refrigeration, freezing and heating directions.
- These weights do not establish which bread is physically thicker.
M&S
M&S describes its garlic and coriander naans as hand-stretched and flame-baked, and calls them “restaurant-size”.
- The stated garlic and coriander flavour helps when choosing bread to accompany a particular lunch.
- “Restaurant-size” is M&S’s description, not a comparable thickness measurement.
Tesco
Tesco Groceries lists different naan formats, including a 260g two-pack of plain naans and a 188g four-pack of plain mini naans.
- Pack counts and weights provide a starting point for comparing portion formats.
- The category listing does not provide a comparable thickness measurement for these breads.
Joybuy naan options for lunch
These Humza packs offer plain or garlic and coriander naan in four- and twelve-piece formats. Compare the pack count with your lunch plans; none of these descriptions establishes a thick-cut measurement.
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Humza Plain Naan Family Pack, 900g (12 pieces)
The plain flavour leaves the choice of lunch topping open. This pack contains 12 naans in 900g; check its storage and heating directions when planning when to use them.
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Humza Garlic and Coriander Naan Family Pack, 900gm (12 pieces)
Choose the garlic and coriander flavour when it fits the dishes you have planned. The 900gm pack contains 12 naans; check the pack directions for storage and heating.
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Humza Garlic and Coriander Tandoori Naan, 300g (4 pieces)
This four-piece pack is an option when you want garlic and coriander naan without buying a twelve-piece pack. Its total weight is 300g; check the label for storage and heating directions.
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Humza Plain Tandoori Naan, 300g (4 pieces)
The plain flavour can accompany different lunch fillings. This pack contains four naans in 300g; follow its own directions for storage and heating.
Questions about naan for lunch
Is a heavier naan necessarily thicker?
No. Weight helps you compare portions, but a heavier naan might differ in diameter or recipe. If thickness is the deciding feature, look for a physical measurement or inspect the bread rather than relying on pack weight.
Should I choose a standard or mini naan for lunch?
Choose according to the naan’s role in the meal: a larger bread can form the lunch base, while a mini naan can accompany another dish. Waitrose & Partners lists one tandoori plain naan at 130g and its mini version at 75g; consider the rest of your meal when comparing those portions.
Can I freeze naan for later lunches?
Check the exact pack first. Waitrose & Partners marks its chilled tandoori plain naans as suitable for home freezing, but storage and use-by directions can differ between products. Store any prepared leftovers separately according to their own requirements.
Should I reheat prepared food more than once?
The Food Standards Agency’s catering guidance says food should only be reheated once. For packaged naan, follow its heating instructions; reheating does not make incorrectly stored food safe.
Are all naan breads vegan or free from wheat?
No. The Waitrose tandoori plain and mini naan listings are labelled vegan but contain wheat. Check the ingredient and allergen information on the exact pack, as recipes vary.