Spot Fake Mawa & Paneer: Easy Tips to Identify Adulteration This Festive Season

• Festive season sees a rise in demand for mawa and paneer, leading to increased adulteration.
• Real mawa feels greasy when rubbed; dry mawa indicates lack of fat or adulteration.
• Use iodine drops to detect starch in mawa or paneer: a blue/dark color change means adulteration.
• Genuine paneer is spongy and returns to shape; hard or rubbery paneer may be fake.
• Complain about adulterated goods via helpline 18001805535 or the Food Department office.