Paneer
Paneer means the product obtained from
the cow or buffalo milk or a combination thereof by precipitation with sour
milk, lactic acid, or citric acid. It shall not contain more than 70% moisture
and milk fat content shall not be less than 50% of the dry matter. Milk solids
may also be used in the preparation of paneer. Low fat paneer
shall contain not more than 70% moisture and not more than 15% milk fat on dry
matter basis
Nutritive
significance
Paneer an
important indigenous product which ruled over Indian kitchen obtained by heat
acid coagulation of milk. It is used in culinary dishes/snacks and even
consumed as such by sprinkling salt and seasoning. Perhaps the only protein
rich dietary supplement in vegan diet is paneer. As per the
Nutritive value of Indian Foods, National Institute of Nutrition declared that 200 gram of paneer yields 36 gram of protein. Paneer are packed with
protein that exerts a wide range of health benefits. The high density of
protein in paneer makes
slow release of energy in the body leads to not cause a spike in one’s blood
sugar levels. Being denser in protein it has been widely used for the gymnast
as well as bodybuilder to maintain the muscular health. Because of its high
satiety value, it can be used as a best alternative to combat the hunger pangs.
Among micro nutrients, it is as rich in calcium as of milk which again maintains
the bone and teeth health. Though it is made from milk, but its final
nutritional quality gets enhanced from which it is made up of and the only
truss is that one can gain more calories from it. Being a wealthy source of
calcium it can be included in diet for strengthening the bones and teeth to a
certain extent. Asides being richer in protein and calcium it is richer in a
fatty acid i.e. conjugate linoleic acid- a fatty acid that enhances the
dissipation of fat from the body which in turns helps to lose the body weight.
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