Naan

Also listed as Naan Bread and Garlic Naan.

Grains & Bakery

This is what the ingredient is.

Naan is a soft South Asian flatbread. Labels may say naan or naan bread.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

It is served with curries, used for wraps, and brushed with garlic butter.

Here is what food agencies say.

Bakery labeling rules apply; wheat and often milk or egg must be declared when present.

Here is what research has found.

Undeclared dairy or egg allergens can appear in naan recalls.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Usually contains wheat and may contain milk or egg—read the label.

Sources

  • FDA Food Labeling
  • USDA FSIS
  • FDA Recalls

How to read this page

We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.

v1.0Updated 9/17/2026