Desi Farms A2 Paneer
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Desi Farms A2 Paneer is a fresh paneer made from A2 milk and citric acid, nothing else. It scores [L]DA3: low on nutrition because the fat outweighs the protein, top marks for a two-ingredient list, and a middling risk from saturated fat, with the label flag coming from low-fat wording on a full-fat pack. Enjoy it in moderate portions in cooked dishes.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- A2 Milk
- Citric Acid
<½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 1.2 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 347.6 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.4 g |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 26.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 14.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 61.7 mg |
| Sodium | 77.5 mg |
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What to know about Desi Farms A2 Paneer
Two-ingredient paneer, with more fat than protein
Desi Farms A2 Paneer is a 200 g pack of fresh paneer made from A2 milk, set with citric acid. No percentages are declared, but the list has only those two items. It is sold as a farm-to-table dairy product, with the brand promising milk handled within 13 to 24 hours of milking, for people who want paneer that tastes freshly made.
Per 100 g you get 347.6 kcal, 17.9 g protein, 26.5 g fat and 1.2 g sugar, with no added sugar. The cost is on the fat side: 14.6 g of that fat is saturated, and cholesterol is 61.7 mg. Sodium is low at 77.5 mg per 100 g, because the paneer is not salted heavily.
The front says A2 Paneer, no added preservatives and purity guaranteed, and the short ingredient list backs most of that up. The back, though, points to a Low Fat Paneer range, and this pack is well over the low-fat line, which sets the [L] flag. CleanPlate scores it [L]DA3.
Does Desi Farms A2 Paneer live up to its claims?
The A2 and no-preservatives claims hold, as the list is only A2 milk and citric acid. The Low Fat Paneer wording is misleading, since this pack has 26.5 g fat per 100 g.
- Product nameHolds
“A2 Paneer”
A2 milk is the first ingredient, and the only other item is citric acid.
- On the packHolds
“No Added Preservatives”
No preservative is listed. The only additive is citric acid (330), which is scored as no concern.
- On the packBe careful
“Hand Crafted From Local Indian Gir Cow Milk”
The ingredient list says only A2 milk. The cow breed and hand-crafting are not something the list or panel can confirm.
- On the packMisleading
“Try our Malai Paneer & Low Fat Paneer”
The back promotes low-fat paneer, but this pack has 26.5 g fat per 100 g, well over the low-fat line, and 14.6 g of it is saturated.
Why Desi Farms A2 Paneer scores [L]DA3
Nutrition is a D because protein of 17.9 g per 100 g comes with 26.5 g fat and no fibre or minerals declared. Ingredients are an A, and risk is a 3 on 14.6 g saturated fat.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 17.9 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 348 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why D
Protein is 17.9 g per 100 g, but fat is 26.5 g and energy is 347.6 kcal, so the fat outweighs the protein. The grade rests on that protein alone.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else adds to it. Most of the protein comes from the milk itself.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- A2 Milk
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is A2 milk and citric acid (330). Citric acid is scored as no concern, so the additive costs nothing and the base grade is top.
The back of the pack promotes a Low Fat Paneer range, and this pack's fat is over the low-fat line. That hollow promise costs ingredient points and sets the [L] flag, but the short, clean list still holds the grade at the top.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 77.5 mg
- Saturated fat
- 14.6 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 3
Saturated fat is the main driver: 14.6 g per 100 g, nearly three times the 5 g high line. Energy of 347.6 kcal per 100 g adds to it.
Sodium is low at 77.5 mg per 100 g, and added sugar and trans fat are both 0 g, so they play almost no part.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (14.6g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (17.9g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
What's in Desi Farms A2 Paneer?
A2 milk and citric acid are the whole list, with no additive of concern. The thing to watch is the fat, not the ingredients.
The ingredient list, read for you
A2 milk comes first and is the whole base, and citric acid is the acid that sets the milk into paneer. No percentages are declared, and there are no added fats, starches, flavours or preservatives.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
14.6 g per 100 g, nearly three times the 5 g high line. A 100 g serve gives the same 14.6 g.
- Low-fat wordingConcern
The back text promotes Low Fat Paneer, but this pack has 26.5 g fat per 100 g. That costs ingredient points and sets the [L] flag.
- Energy and fatWorth watching
347.6 kcal and 26.5 g fat per 100 g, with fat more than protein. Cholesterol is 61.7 mg.
- Short ingredient listFine
Only A2 milk and citric acid (330), with no additive of concern.
- Sodium and sugarFine
Sodium is 77.5 mg per 100 g, and added sugar and trans fat are 0 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel, not even calcium.
Who should eat Desi Farms A2 Paneer?
A few times a week for most adults and children, occasionally for heart health, and a doctor's check for anyone with lactose intolerance.
- Most adultsA few times a week
100 g has 14.6 g saturated fat and 348 kcal.
- ChildrenA few times a week
Real milk protein, 17.9 g per 100 g, but 14.6 g saturated fat.
- Heart healthOccasionally
14.6 g saturated fat per 100 g is nearly three times the high line.
- Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor
Milk is the base, and lactose is not declared on the panel.
Myths about Desi Farms A2 Paneer
Paneer is a protein food, but not a lean one. It has more fat than protein per 100 g.
Myth: Is paneer a lean protein?
No. This paneer has 17.9 g protein but 26.5 g fat per 100 g, so there is more fat than protein, and 347.6 kcal.
Recipes with Desi Farms A2 Paneer
Paneer bhurji, palak paneer and tikka all work, and the key is cooking with little extra oil, since the paneer carries 26.5 g fat per 100 g.
Paneer bhurji
Crumble the paneer into a pan with onion and tomato, and use very little oil, since the paneer already has 26.5 g fat per 100 g.
Palak paneer
Simmer cubes in a spinach gravy to bring fibre to a food that declares none. 100 g of paneer gives 17.9 g protein.
Grilled paneer tikka
Marinate and grill with peppers and onions. The paneer has just 77.5 mg sodium per 100 g, so you control the salt in the marinade.
Desi Farms A2 Paneer: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Desi Farms A2 Paneer?
Desi Farms A2 Paneer is a fresh paneer made from A2 milk and citric acid, nothing else. It scores [L]DA3: low on nutrition because the fat outweighs the protein, top marks for a two-ingredient list, and a middling risk from saturated fat, with the label flag coming from low-fat wording on a full-fat pack. Enjoy it in moderate portions in cooked dishes. Nutrition D, ingredients A, load risk 3; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Desi Farms A2 Paneer?
Per 100 g, Desi Farms A2 Paneer has 348 kcal, 17.9 g protein, 9.4 g carbohydrate, 26.5 g fat and 14.6 g saturated fat. One serve (100 g, typical serve (half the 200 g pack)) has 348 kcal and 17.9 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Desi Farms A2 Paneer?
2 ingredients, in label order: A2 Milk, Citric Acid.
Does Desi Farms A2 Paneer live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 needs care, 1 is misleading. "Hand Crafted From Local Indian Gir Cow Milk" needs care: The ingredient list says only A2 milk. The cow breed and hand-crafting are not something the list or panel can confirm. "Try our Malai Paneer & Low Fat Paneer" is misleading: The back promotes low-fat paneer, but this pack has 26.5 g fat per 100 g, well over the low-fat line, and 14.6 g of it is saturated.
Who should limit Desi Farms A2 Paneer?
Most adults: a few times a week. 100 g has 14.6 g saturated fat and 348 kcal. Children: a few times a week. Real milk protein, 17.9 g per 100 g, but 14.6 g saturated fat. Heart health: occasionally. 14.6 g saturated fat per 100 g is nearly three times the high line.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Desi Farms A2 Paneer have?
Per 100 g, Desi Farms A2 Paneer has 0 g added sugar, 78 mg sodium (about 0.2 g salt) and 14.6 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 28, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
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