Analogue Paneer: FSSAI Plan to Limit the Paneer Label
Why in the news
FSSAI put forward a proposal to stop non-dairy imitation products from being sold under the name “paneer”.
What is analogue paneer
- An imitation of dairy paneer in which part or all of the milk content is substituted by vegetable oils, starches or plant proteins.
- Typical ingredients: vegetable fats, skimmed milk powder, soy proteins, caseinates, starches, emulsifiers and stabilisers.
The proposal
- FSSAI proposed limiting use of the term “paneer” for analogue products.
- Purpose: prevent consumer confusion and misleading labelling.
Significance
- Connects to food safety, food standards and clear labelling.
Exam angle
- Regulator: FSSAI.
- Issue: naming and labelling of analogue products.
- Product category: dairy imitation.