Lunch packers seeking a sourdough ingredient
Asda Groceries lists sourdough in its Bom Bahia garlic-and-coriander naan, alongside added yeast. Its instruction to keep the pack refrigerated matters if your lunch will travel to work.
Who is each option for?
Commuters choosing smaller pieces
Marks & Spencer’s Mini Plain Naans offer a portioned alternative with cool, dry storage instructions before opening. Check the storage needs of any filling separately.
Lunch packers checking allergens
The examined Asda naan declares wheat. Read the current pack and any filling’s allergen information before choosing; a sourdough ingredient is not a gluten-free claim.
What should you check before choosing?
Start with the ingredient you want, then check whether the pack’s portions and storage instructions work for the journey and lunch.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Sourdough ingredient | Read the ingredient list rather than relying on the product name. Asda Groceries lists both sourdough and yeast in its examined naan; Marks & Spencer lists dried fermented wheatflour in its Mini Plain Naans without presenting them as sourdough naan. | I want sourdough specifically, rather than assuming every fermented-wheat ingredient or naan label means the same thing. |
| Storage | Follow the exact pack’s unopened and opened storage directions. The examined Asda naan says to keep refrigerated; the M&S mini and Tesco peshwari packs specify cool, dry storage before opening. Follow any filling’s storage instructions too. | My lunch needs to fit the journey and the storage available at work, especially if the naan or filling needs chilling. |
| Portion and flavour | Compare the stated packs: Asda’s two garlic-and-coriander naans total 400 g, M&S Mini Plain Naans total 282 g, and Tesco’s two peshwari naans total 260 g. Tesco lists sultanas and coconut in its sweeter option. | Smaller plain pieces may be easier to divide between lunches; for another meal, I might prefer a garlic-and-coriander or peshwari flavour. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current pack and the planned filling. The examined Asda, M&S and Tesco naans list wheat; Tesco’s peshwari naan also lists coconut. | I need the ingredients in every part of the lunch to suit the person eating it. |
Common packing mistakes
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Assuming a sourdough ingredient means sourdough-only leavening
Asda Groceries lists both sourdough and added yeast in the examined garlic-and-coriander naan. The Federation of Bakers’ voluntary code distinguishes sourdough used as an ingredient from a sourdough bread-making process.
Check the ingredients and describe this pack as made with sourdough, rather than assuming how it was leavened.
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Packing a chilled naan without a cold-storage plan
The examined Asda pack says to keep refrigerated. GOV.UK advises following packaging storage instructions and keeping chilled food out of the fridge for the shortest possible time during preparation.
Plan how you will keep that pack chilled during the journey and at work, and check the filling’s directions separately.
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Treating plain, mini and peshwari naan as interchangeable
The examined Tesco peshwari naan contains sultanas and coconut and must be used within one day of opening, according to Tesco Groceries. Marks & Spencer gives its Mini Plain Naans a two-day instruction after opening.
Choose the portion and flavour for the meal, then follow that particular pack’s opened-storage and ingredient information.
Brand and range references
Asda
The examined Bom Bahia garlic-and-coriander naan is made with sourdough.
- Asda Groceries lists both sourdough and added yeast and says to keep this pack refrigerated.
- This product contains wheat; its instructions do not describe every Asda naan.
M&S
The examined Mini Plain Naans are a portioned alternative, not a product presented as sourdough naan.
- Marks & Spencer specifies cool, dry storage before opening and an airtight container once opened.
- Its ingredient list includes dried fermented wheatflour, which does not establish a sourdough product claim.
Tesco
The examined own-label peshwari naan offers a sweeter flavour with sultanas and coconut.
- Tesco Groceries provides cool, dry storage and opened-pack instructions for this product.
- It is not presented as sourdough naan, and Tesco says to use it within one day of opening.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's lists plain, mini plain and garlic-and-coriander own-label naans.
- The listed formats give you different portion and flavour options to compare.
- Check an individual pack for sourdough ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
Waitrose
Waitrose lists own-label plain, garlic-and-coriander and peshwari naans.
- Its category listing identifies these options as freezable.
- Check the individual pack for ingredients and handling directions rather than assuming it contains sourdough.
Lidl
Lidl directs bakery shoppers to its dietary and allergen information.
- Its bakery information provides a starting point for checking dietary details.
- Lidl cautions that it cannot guarantee other allergens are absent; check the specific food before choosing it.
Joybuy naan options
These Humza four-piece and family packs are options to consider if ordinary plain or garlic-and-coriander naan suits your lunch. If a sourdough ingredient is essential, check the ingredients of the exact product before buying.
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Humza Garlic and Coriander Tandoori Naan 300g, 4pcs
Four garlic-and-coriander naans offer pieces to divide between lunches. Check the pack’s ingredients and storage directions, as well as those of any filling.
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Humza Plain Tandoori Naan 300g, 4pcs
This four-piece plain pack is an option when you do not want a garlic-and-coriander flavour. Check its ingredients and storage directions before preparing a packed lunch.
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Humza Plain Naan Family Pack 900g, 12pcs
The 12-piece plain pack offers more pieces than the four-piece options if you are planning several meals. Follow the pack’s directions for storage and use after opening.
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Humza Garlic and Coriander Naan Family Pack 900gm, 12pcs
This 12-piece pack combines a garlic-and-coriander flavour with a larger quantity for multiple meals. Check the exact pack’s ingredients and opened-storage directions.
Questions about packing naan
Does ‘made with sourdough’ mean the naan was risen only with sourdough?
No: Asda Groceries lists both sourdough and yeast in the examined garlic-and-coriander naan. The Federation of Bakers’ voluntary sourdough code distinguishes sourdough as an ingredient from a bread-making process; it does not establish a statutory classification for this naan.
Can I pack the examined chilled naan if there is no fridge at work?
Its label says to keep it refrigerated, so plan how you will follow that instruction throughout the journey and until lunch. GOV.UK advises keeping chilled food out of the fridge for the shortest possible time during preparation. A naan labelled for cool, dry storage before opening is a different option, but a chilled filling still needs its own storage plan.
Can I freeze or reheat the examined sourdough-containing naan?
Asda Groceries says the examined naan is suitable for freezing before the date mark and gives a one-month frozen-storage period. Its directions also say not to reheat, so follow the current pack’s preparation instructions rather than assuming an office microwave is suitable.
Is the examined sourdough-containing naan suitable if I must avoid wheat?
No: the examined Asda naan declares wheat. A sourdough ingredient does not remove that declared ingredient; check the current naan pack and any filling before choosing.