Buyer Beware: 5 Ways To Identify Fake Paneer At Home!
THE TOUCH TEST – REAL VS. FAKE PANEER TEXTURE
Fake paneer feels rubbery due to added starch and oils—real paneer stays soft.
SNIFF & TASTE: DECODING PANEER QUALITY
No milky smell or an oily taste? It may be adulterated, say food experts.
THE HOT WATER REVEAL – PANEER’S BOILING BEHAVIOUR
Fake paneer hardens or releases oil in hot water—real paneer stays smooth.
BEYOND BASICS – SIMPLE HOME PANEER PURITY CHECKS
Watch for oil release or odd reactions in water and lemon juice—easy signs of fakes.
UNMASKING ADULTERANTS – EASY CHEMICAL TESTS AT HOME
Try iodine or dal powder tests—black or red hues reveal starch or detergent.