Fake paneer

Fake paneer is a growing concern in India. Does this mean you should rely on packaged paneer? Or are local dairies a better option? Discover key facts and food safety tips below.

Have you ever ordered a paneer dish at a restaurant, cafe or dhaba and wondered whether the paneer here is real or fake? We asked chefs and nutrition experts to share the signs to watch ...

How to check Fake Paneer: Food adulteration is all around and even soft and delicious paneer isn't spared. Here's how you can check the paneer for authenticity.

"It's scary that unqualified people are taken seriously," said Chef Vikas Khanna. He was reacting to allegations by a popular YouTuber who claimed he was served fake paneer at a Mumbai restaurant.

The Gujarat FDCA has issued a statewide warning against the use of "analogue" products being passed off as paneer.

"Restaurants sell fake paneer made with vegetable oils without any disclaimer," the X user wrote by sharing a screenshot of "analogue paneer" sold on Zomato Hyperpure.

Adulterated paneer often contains harmful additives, but a few simple kitchen tests can reveal its purity.

It looks like paneer, cooks like paneer, but it's not really paneer.

The now-viral video shows the vlogger conducting an iodine tincture test on a piece of paneer to detect the presence of starch, which would indicate adulteration.

Maharashtra FDA has directed all restaurants, vendors, and manufacturers to clearly mark 'cheese analogue' on menus and bills.