The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced a ban on the manufacture and sale of artificial or analogue paneer
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05-08-2026 19:15:19
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The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced a ban on the manufacture and sale of artificial or analogue paneer
Mumbai (Special correspondent) - The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced a ban on the manufacture and sale of artificial or analogue paneer – a non-dairy product made from vegetable oils, starches, emulsifiers and additives – citing health concerns. President of Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR), Vijay Shetty, raised concerns over the use of analogue paneer, saying public health should not be compromised. He welcomed the Maharashtra government's order, saying it will bring relief to genuine businesses.
“Public health is a serious issue which must not be compromised. Therefore, we welcome the government’s decision. The ban on analogue paneer will bring relief to genuine businesses such as ours, as we will no longer have to worry about being wrongly suspected or facing action because of unscrupulous operators,” he said.
Analogue paneer is a non-dairy option for traditional paneer made using vegetable oils, starches, emulsifiers and other additives instead of milk fat. Today Government of Maharashtra ban it. FDA commissioner Tukaram Munde announced in a press conference that, It prohibited the manufacturing, processing, preparation, packing, storage, distribution (including transportation), wholesale sale, retail sale, offering or exposing for sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer throughout Maharashtra for a period of one year. Offenders could face life imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹10 lakh. Chhattisgarh had earlier imposed a similar ban.
Analogue paneer is a non-dairy option for traditional paneer made using vegetable oils, starches, emulsifiers and other additives instead of milk fat. It is significantly cheaper to produce analogue paneer than conventional paneer, and contains lower protein levels. According to health experts, analogue paneer may contain hydrogenated vegetable fats, trans fats or high levels of saturated fats, all of which are associated with increased risks of heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic inflammation.
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