Hyderabad: Telangana has banned the manufacture, processing, packing, storage, distribution and sale of non-dairy, artificial or analogue paneer across the state for one year.
But what exactly is analogue paneer, and how is it different from the paneer normally sold in stores?
What is analogue paneer?
Analogue paneer is a paneer-like product in which some or all of the milk components are replaced with ingredients that do not come from milk.
FSSAI defines a dairy analogue as a product in which non-milk constituents replace milk constituents while the finished product resembles a milk product in its appearance, texture or function.
Hyderabad: Telangana has banned the manufacture, processing, packing, storage, distribution and sale of non-dairy, artificial or analogue paneer across the state for one year.
The order came into effect on September 10, with the government citing public health concerns.
But what exactly is analogue paneer, and how is it different from the paneer normally sold in stores?
What is analogue paneer?
Analogue paneer is a paneer-like product in which some or all of the milk components are replaced with ingredients that do not come from milk.
FSSAI defines a dairy analogue as a product in which non-milk constituents replace milk constituents while the finished product resembles a milk product in its appearance, texture or function.
In practice, this can involve replacing milk fat or milk protein with ingredients such as vegetable oils, vegetable fats or vegetable proteins. The result is designed to resemble conventional paneer and can be used in similar dishes.
