Spot Fake Paneer: Simple Home Tests to Protect Your Health

• Boiling Test: Real paneer retains shape, water stays clear; fake paneer breaks apart, water turns milky.
• Texture Test: Real paneer breaks slightly when mashed, not sticky; fake paneer stretches like rubber or feels hard/plastic-like.
• Taste & Smell Test: Real paneer has a sweet taste and milky aroma; fake paneer has a chemical smell, is bland, or causes a burning sensation.
• Iodine Test: Real paneer does not change color; fake paneer (with starch) turns blue or black.
• Frying Test: Real paneer turns light golden and releases less oil; fake paneer releases a lot of oil or becomes excessively hard.

Why It Matters: Use simple home tests to identify real paneer, avoid adulterated products, and ensure your health.