Paneer is an animal product which is prepared by curdling hot milk using lime juice, vinegar or citric acid. It can be eaten raw as well as to prepare a variety of dishes. There are various types of Paneer such as conventional Paneer, low fat Paneer, soy Paneer, filled Paneer and vegetable stuff Paneer[1][2].

What are the synonyms of Paneer?

Cottage Cheese

What is the source of Paneer?

Animal Based

Benefits of Paneer

How to use Paneer

1. Cooked Paneer
Paneer can be fried, grilled or baked alone or along with other vegetables like spinach, peas, corn etc.

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is Paneer good for diet?

Modern Science View

Paneer is an Indian cheese that is rich in many nutrients such as calcium and protein. It helps in many body processes and also prevents tooth decay. Paneer provides instant energy to the body. Hence, making Paneer an essential part of the diet may fulfill the need of a lot of nutrients as well as protein, especially if you are a vegetarian.

Q. Is Paneer easy to digest?

Modern Science View

Yes, Paneer is light on the stomach and easy to digest. However, uncooked Paneer or large amount of it can cause bloating and and slight indigestion problems.

Q. Is Paneer healthier than cheese?

Modern Science View

Paneer may be useful in losing weight while cheese may be useful for making the bones healthier. A 28g serving of Paneer contains about 82.5 calories while the same amount of cheese contains about 97.4 calories. However, Paneer is much healthier than processed cheese.

Q. Is Paneer a good source of protein?

Modern Science View

Yes, Paneer is a rich source of protein. About 100g of Paneer contains about 18.3g of protein. It is also rich in selenium, potassium and calcium.

Q. How many days Paneer can be stored?

Modern Science View

Fresh Paneer can be wrapped in a moistened muslin cloth and stored in the refrigerator for about 3 days. If you want to store it for a little longer, put the Paneer wrapped in muslin cloth in a bowl of water. Make sure to change the water everyday. In this way, Paneer can be stored for upto 5-6 days.

Q. Is it good to eat Paneer when one has a fever?

Modern Science View

Not enough scientific information is available to support the role of Paneer in the case of fever.

References

1
Khan SU, Pal MP.Paneer production: A review.J Food Sci Technol. 2011; 48(6): 645–660.
2
Kumar S, Rai DC, Niranjan K.Paneer—An Indian soft cheese variant: a review.J Food Sci Technol. 2014; 51(5): 821–831.
3
Deshmukh S, Vyas MK. Review of Curd, Paneer and Cheese as Nitya Asevaniya Ahara Dravya w.s.r. to Dadhi, Kilat and Kurchika.Journal of Ayurveda and integrated medical sciences.2017;2(1):220-222.

Disclaimer

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