Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer
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Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer is a block of fresh paneer made from buffalo milk and milk solids, set with citric acid. It scores CA3: average on nutrition for its protein and calcium, top on ingredients for a two-item list, and moderate on risk because of the saturated fat. Suits a few meals a week in modest portions.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- Buffalo Milk & Milk Solids
- Citric Acid
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 1.3 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 334.6 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5 g |
| Total sugars | 1.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 28 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 69.2 mg |
| Sodium | 75.7 mg |
| Calcium | 500 mg |
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What to know about Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer
Two-ingredient paneer with a rich saturated fat load
Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer is a 200 g pack of paneer made from buffalo milk and milk solids, with citric acid as the only other ingredient. The brand sells it as a premium, small-batch product from a farm-to-table dairy. The label declares no percentages for the milk and milk solids.
Per 100 g you get 334.6 kcal, 13.14 g protein, 28 g fat and 500 mg calcium, with 1.3 g total sugar and no added sugar. The cost is the fat: 17.2 g of it is saturated. One 50 g serve is 167 kcal with 6.6 g protein and 8.6 g saturated fat. Sodium is low at 75.7 mg per 100 g.
The name and the front of the pack match the list: buffalo milk, nothing added but citric acid, and no preservative listed. The richness that malai suggests shows up in the fat figure. CleanPlate scores it CA3.
Why Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer scores CA3
Nutrition is a C: 13.14 g protein and 500 mg calcium per 100 g, held back by the fat. Ingredients are an A with two items. Risk is a 3, driven mostly by 17.2 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 13.1 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Calcium
- Energy
- 335 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 13.14 g per 100 g, about 6.6 g in a 50 g serve, and it comes from the milk itself. Calcium is 500 mg per 100 g, which adds a strong micronutrient bonus and lifts the grade.
Fat is 28 g per 100 g and energy is 334.6 kcal, so the protein share of the calories is modest. No fibre is declared, which is usual for paneer.
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
- Buffalo Milk & Milk Solids
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is two items: buffalo milk and milk solids, then citric acid. Citric acid is the only additive and it costs no ingredient points.
No hydrogenated fat is listed, so the declared 0 g trans fat is accepted. No label promise is hollow, so nothing is lost on integrity.
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
- 75.7 mg
- Saturated fat
- 17.2 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 3
Saturated fat is 17.2 g per 100 g, over three times the 5 g high line, and it makes up most of the risk number. One 50 g serve has 8.6 g.
Energy adds a smaller share. Sodium is low at 75.7 mg per 100 g and added sugar is 0 g, so neither moves the grade much.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (17.2g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (13.1g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer live up to its claims?
The name, the no-preservatives claim and the calcium claim hold against the list and panel. Purity guaranteed is a promise the label alone cannot prove.
- Product nameHolds
“Buffalo Malai Paneer”
The list starts with buffalo milk and milk solids. The rich, creamy character shows in 28 g fat per 100 g.
- On the packHolds
“No Added Preservatives”
No preservative is listed. Citric acid is the only additive in the two-item list.
- On the packBe careful
“Pure & Natural”
The list is just buffalo milk and milk solids plus citric acid, which fits. Purity guaranteed is a promise the label cannot show on its own.
- On the packHolds
“Calcium 25% RDA”
The panel prints 500 mg calcium per 100 g, so a 50 g serve has about 250 mg.
What's in Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer?
Buffalo milk and milk solids lead the list, with citric acid as the only additive. The saturated fat is what to watch, not the ingredients.
The ingredient list, read for you
Buffalo milk and milk solids lead the list and make up the protein and fat. Citric acid is the only other ingredient, and it is a common acid used in making paneer. The label gives no percentage for the milk solids.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
17.2 g per 100 g, more than three times the 5 g high line. One 50 g serve has 8.6 g.
- Energy densityWorth watching
334.6 kcal per 100 g, about 167 kcal in a 50 g serve, mostly from fat.
- Milk solids share not declaredWorth watching
The label gives no percentage for the buffalo milk and milk solids, so the split between them is unknown.
- Citric acidFine
The only additive, and it costs no ingredient points.
- Calcium and proteinFine
500 mg calcium and 13.14 g protein per 100 g, with 75.7 mg sodium and no added sugar.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre is declared, as expected for a milk product.
- No percentage is given for the milk and milk solids.
Who should eat Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer?
A few times a week for most adults and children in modest portions. Occasionally for heart health, and lactose tolerance varies from person to person.
- Most adultsA few times a week
8.6 g saturated fat per 50 g serve, with useful protein and calcium.
- ChildrenA few times a week
250 mg calcium and 6.6 g protein per serve, with no additive beyond citric acid.
- Heart healthOccasionally
17.2 g saturated fat per 100 g is over three times the high line.
- Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor
Made from buffalo milk and milk solids, so milk sugar is present and tolerance varies.
Myths about Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer
Paneer is a protein food, but not a lean one. At 28 g fat against 13.14 g protein per 100 g, fat supplies most of the calories.
Myth: Is paneer a lean protein food?
No. This paneer has 13.14 g protein but 28 g fat per 100 g, so most of its calories come from fat. It is a useful protein source, but a rich one.
Recipes with Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer
Crumble it into a bhurji, cube it into a curry or grill it. Keep added oil low, since the block already has 28 g fat per 100 g.
Paneer bhurji with vegetables
Crumble the paneer with onion, tomato and peppers and use little added oil, since the block already has 28 g fat per 100 g.
Palak paneer
Cube it into a spinach gravy, where a 50 g serve adds 6.6 g protein and about 250 mg calcium.
Grilled paneer and vegetable skewers
Grill cubes with vegetables and a light spice rub, which keeps the saturated fat to the 8.6 g in each 50 g serve.
Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer?
Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer is a block of fresh paneer made from buffalo milk and milk solids, set with citric acid. It scores CA3: average on nutrition for its protein and calcium, top on ingredients for a two-item list, and moderate on risk because of the saturated fat. Suits a few meals a week in modest portions. Nutrition C, 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 Buffalo Malai Paneer?
Per 100 g, Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer has 335 kcal, 13.1 g protein, 7.5 g carbohydrate, 28 g fat and 17.2 g saturated fat. One serve (50 g serve, as printed on the pack) has 167 kcal and 6.6 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer?
2 ingredients, in label order: Buffalo Milk & Milk Solids, Citric Acid.
Does Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 needs care. "Pure & Natural" needs care: The list is just buffalo milk and milk solids plus citric acid, which fits. Purity guaranteed is a promise the label cannot show on its own.
Who should limit Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer?
Most adults: a few times a week. 8.6 g saturated fat per 50 g serve, with useful protein and calcium. Children: a few times a week. 250 mg calcium and 6.6 g protein per serve, with no additive beyond citric acid. Heart health: occasionally. 17.2 g saturated fat per 100 g is over three times the high line.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer have?
Per 100 g, Desi Farms Buffalo Malai Paneer has 0 g added sugar, 76 mg sodium (about 0.2 g salt) and 17.2 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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