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Karnataka bans analogue paneer for one year
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration has issued a one-year ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer under the name 'Paneer'. The order, effective from August 17, 2026, prohibits products that replace milk fat or milk solids with vegetable oil, vegetable fat, or other non-dairy ingredients from being marketed as genuine paneer.
This regulatory action follows testing of various paneer samples by state authorities and aims to protect public health and prevent consumer deception. Officials noted that analogue paneer, which uses palm oil and emulsifiers to mimic the texture of dairy paneer, is often used by hotels and restaurants as a cheaper alternative.
The ban does not extend to standardized food products such as processed cheese, frozen desserts, or cheese spreads, which are governed by separate FSSAI standards.
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Karnataka · Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration · Srinivas K
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The decision follows the testing of several paneer samples by state authorities. www.timesnownews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The prohibition does not apply to standardized products like frozen desserts, processed cheese, or cheese spreads. www.timesnownews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration has prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation, and sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer sold under the name 'Paneer' across a. www.timesnownews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ban on analogue paneer is set to remain in force for one year starting from August 17, 2026. www.timesnownews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Products replacing milk fat or solids with vegetable oil, vegetable fat, or other non-dairy ingredients cannot be marketed or labeled as 'Paneer'. www.timesnownews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Analogue paneer is made using palm oil, vegetable fats, and emulsifiers instead of milk. kannada.asianetnews.com · www.timesnownews.com