Fake Paneer Alert: Identify Adulterated Paneer with Simple 2-Minute Home Tests

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News18•20-01-2026, 19:26
Fake Paneer Alert: Identify Adulterated Paneer with Simple 2-Minute Home Tests
- •The market is flooded with fake paneer made from synthetic milk, starch, and harmful chemicals, posing serious health risks.
- •Authentic paneer has a mild milky aroma, creamy taste, and is soft but doesn't crumble easily when pressed.
- •Adulterated paneer often tastes sour, soapy, is hard to chew, or becomes rubbery and hard during cooking.
- •Simple home tests include boiling paneer with soybean powder (red color indicates fake) or dropping it in hot water (sinking or white foam indicates adulteration).
- •Be cautious of paneer lacking aroma, having an unnatural taste, or crumbling easily to avoid health issues.
Why It Matters: Learn simple 2-minute tests to identify fake paneer and protect your health from adulterated products.
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