Analogue Paneer is very different from that of normal cottage cheese. This is how one can differentiate between the two.
Analogue Paneer is not his usual cottage cheese. Since its creation process, selling the price to nutrition content, it is far from the idea of the ‘paneer’ we really love. It is not uncommon to hear that this vegetable or product is false or hybrid. Differentiate between what is real and what has not become a challenge. In the world of real and hybrid, Fake Paneer also exists in the market. This is called Analog Paneer. While this is not illegal, it is often sold as normal cottage cheese. How do we differentiate? How is it done?
All about Analog Paneer
According to the Safety and Food Standards of India (FSSAI), “analog any component (s) of milk and the final product resembles, organoleptically and/or functionally, milk or
Dairy product or composite dairy product as defined in these regulations. “Therefore, analog paneer is often attributed as” false “or” synthetic “paneer that is not made of dairy products. Actually, it is made with vegetable oil , starch, nuts, soybeans, etc.
This is very similar in appearance to the fresh cottage cheese that is done by tightening lemon in curdled milk. Texture and taste are also quite similar.
Analog paneer cost
Analogue Paneer is much cheaper than cottage cheese. It is often sold at the middle of Paneer’s price. In October last year, Zomato was under fire for selling analog paneer. Although the cottage cheese can cost around RS 450 per kg, the analog paneer has a price mainly 200 rupees, 250 per kg, according to reports.
Several restaurants, merchant often use this special type, since it is cheaper.
How to differentiate between Analog Paneer and Paneer?
Analogue Paneer is not in the list of ‘dairy products’ according to FSSAI’s regulations. Therefore, it also lacks that the content of protein and other nutrients. While it is not easy to differentiate, here are few basic points that can help you strive to make the right decision:
- Check the taste and texture. The milk -based paneer and the vegetable oil paneer can be analyzed with sensory signals and a notable texture difference.
- Always read the label. Look for terms such as ‘imitation’ or ‘analog’.
- The synthetic paneer can fall easily when heated unlike the authentic that develops a texture like Char.
Due to the lack of nutritional value, there are certain concerns about health safety due to analog paneer. Vegetable oils, which manufactures synthetic cottage cheese, contains trans fats that are bad for the heart.