6 different ways to identify Fake Paneer at Home | Fake Paneer has raised many eyebrows ever since an influencer tasted a paneer cube at Gauri Khan's Torii, and it turned out to be synthetic paneer.
Fake Paneer | As per food safety authorities quoted by reports, paneer is the most adulterated food product in India.
Texture Test | Real paneer is Soft, crumbly, and easily breaks, but Fake Paneer is rubbery, chewy, and may not crumble easily.
Hot Water Test | Drop a cube into hot water. If it turns rubbery or leaves an oily film, it could be synthetic.
Water Test | Drop a cube of paneer in a glass of water. If it floats or dissolves, it is fake, but if it sinks to the bottom, it is real paneer.
Burn Test | Burn a small piece pf paneer and if it smells like plastic, it likely contains synthetic compounds, hence it is fake paneer.
FSSAI Certification | Always check for the FSSAI certification and manufacturing details on the packaging.