Breads & pasta

naan bread

Indian leavened flatbread made with yogurt and traditionally baked in a tandoor, with a soft, chewy crumb and blistered charred edges; served with curries and grilled dishes.

Who it fits

Vegetarian

Contains: glúten, lactose

General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.

What it does in cooking

The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.

Flavor

Sweetness2
Saltiness2
Acidity2
Umami2
Bitterness1
Richness3

Texture

Creaminess1
Crispiness3
Chewiness6

Pairs with

garam masalagarlicgheefresh cilantrococonut milk

Glycemic index

71High

low ≤55medium 56–69high ≥70
source: Univ. de Sydney (glycemicindex.com)

A reference value (glucose = 100), not a personal prediction: the real response depends on the whole meal, the preparation and you. Not a substitute for professional care.

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