What is ‘analogue’ paneer, which the Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Gujarat govts have banned
Several Indian states, including Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, have banned 'analogue' or synthetic paneer due to public health concerns and unfair trade practices. This imitation product uses vegetable fats and oils instead of milk fat to replicate the texture of traditional dairy paneer.
Maharashtra , and Gujarat governments have banned the manufacture and sale of ‘analogue’ paneer in recognition of public health safety , apparently affected by the unfair trade practices of restaurants, hotels, and cloud kitchens. The decision arrives closely on the heels of Chhattisgarh’s ban on the sale of analogue paneer on August 1, 2026.
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