Health Concerns

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): A recent investigation has uncovered that more than 80% of paneer sold in Indian markets is adulterated, manufactured using hazardous chemicals rather than genuine milk. With the increasing demand for affordable dairy products, low-cost synthetic paneer, often referred to as analog paneer, has discreetly dominated the market, posing a serious threat to public health.Experts explain that genuine paneer produced from fresh milk costs at least ₹350 per kilogram to manufacture. However, many retailers sell paneer for as low as ₹200–₹250 per kilogram, which is economically impossible without adulteration.This synthetic paneer is typically manufactured using milk powder, starch,…