Maharashtra bans analogue paneer: How to tell the real from the fake
2 sources·Updated August 5, 2026

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- Mint News·17h agoNo more fake paneer: Maharashtra bans analogue substitutes for a year; violators to face jail term and fine
The FSSAI defines analogue dairy products as non-milk constituents that resemble milk products. Maharashtra has banned analogue paneer for a year, imposing severe penalties for violations under the Food Safety Act, 2006, including possible life imprisonment for unsafe food that…
Read at Mint News → - Hindustan Times India·20h agoMaharashtra bans analogue paneer: How to tell the real from the fake
Analogue paneer is a non-dairy option for traditional paneer made using vegetable oils, starches, emulsifiers and other additives instead of milk fat.
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