Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer
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Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer is a block of paneer made from milk and citric acid, sold as a lighter option. It scores [L]BA1: nutrition is solid on protein and calcium, ingredients are very short, but the low-fat claim is not supported by the fat content, and risk is low. A sound regular protein food, but ignore the low-fat label.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- Milk & Milk Solids
- Citric Acid
<½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 1.2 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 156 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg |
| Sodium | 62 mg |
| Calcium | 210 mg |
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What to know about Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer
A two-ingredient paneer with a low-fat label it misses
Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer is a 200 g block of paneer made from milk and milk solids, set with citric acid. It is bought by people who cook with paneer and want a lighter version, and the front of the pack leads with LOW FAT, Farm Fresh and Pure & Natural.
Per 100 g you get 156 kcal, 17 g protein, 8 g fat, 4.7 g saturated fat and 4 g carbohydrate, with 1.2 g total sugar and no added sugar. Sodium is low at 62 mg, and calcium is 210 mg. A 50 g serve, the size the pack prints, gives 78 kcal, 8.5 g protein and 4 g fat.
The ingredient list is as short as paneer gets, and that part of the label is honest. The low-fat claim is the problem: 8 g fat per 100 g is over the line for that claim, and that sets the [L] flag. CleanPlate scores it [L]BA1.
Does Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer live up to its claims?
The low-fat claim does not hold: 8 g fat per 100 g is over the low-fat line. The zero added sugar claim holds, and Chemical Free is true-but-framed since citric acid is listed.
- On the packMisleading
“LOW FAT”
Fat is 8 g per 100 g, over the low-fat line, so the front-of-pack claim is not supported. About 46% of the calories come from fat.
- Product nameHolds
“PANEER”
The list is milk and milk solids plus citric acid, which is what paneer should be made of.
- On the packHolds
“Added Sugar 0%”
Added sugar is 0 g per 100 g. The 1.2 g total sugar is not added.
- On the packBe careful
“Chemical Free”
The list is very short, but citric acid (330) is a listed additive. It carries no concern in the ingredient grade.
Why Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer scores [L]BA1
Nutrition is a B on 17 g protein and 210 mg calcium per 100 g. Ingredients are an A, held back only by the low-fat claim. Risk is a 1, with saturated fat at 4.7 g per 100 g.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 17 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Calcium
- Energy
- 156 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why B
Protein is 17 g per 100 g, about 44% of the calories, almost all from milk and milk solids. Calcium is 210 mg per 100 g, which earns the micronutrient bonus and lifts the grade.
No fibre is declared, and calcium is the only mineral on the panel. Per 50 g serve that is 8.5 g protein and about 105 mg calcium.
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
- Milk & Milk Solids
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
Only two ingredients are listed: milk and milk solids, then citric acid. Citric acid is an additive but carries no concern, so it costs no ingredient points.
The one deduction is the low-fat claim. At 8 g fat per 100 g, the product is over the low-fat line, which costs label points and sets the [L] flag. The ingredient grade stays an A because everything else is clean.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Clean
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 62 mg
- Saturated fat
- 4.7 g
- Trans fat
- 0.1 g
03 Load risk: why 1
Saturated fat is the biggest part of the risk number: 4.7 g per 100 g, just under the 5 g high line. A 50 g serve has about 2.4 g.
Sodium is low at 62 mg per 100 g, and added sugar is 0 g. Trans fat is declared at 0.1 g per 100 g, and no hydrogenated fat is listed, so that figure is accepted. Together this lands on a 1.
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
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: High protein (17g per 100g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
What's in Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer?
Milk and milk solids lead, with citric acid as the only other ingredient. The fat level behind the low-fat claim is the one thing to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Milk and milk solids come first, with no percentage declared, and they supply all of the 17 g protein per 100 g. Citric acid is the only other ingredient, the acid that curdles the milk into paneer.
Ingredients to watch
- Low-fat claimConcern
8 g fat per 100 g is over the low-fat line, so the promise on the front is hollow and costs label points.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
4.7 g per 100 g, just under the 5 g high line. A 50 g serve has about 2.4 g.
- Protein and calciumFine
17 g protein and 210 mg calcium per 100 g, so 8.5 g and about 105 mg in a 50 g serve.
- Citric acid (330)Fine
The only additive, and it carries no concern.
- Sodium and sugarFine
62 mg sodium per 100 g and no added sugar.
What it doesn’t have
- No percentage is declared for the milk or milk solids.
- No fibre is declared, which is expected for a milk product.
Who should eat Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer?
Suitable a few times a week for most adults and children. Anyone with lactose intolerance should check with their doctor, since this is a milk product.
- Most adultsA few times a week
A 50 g serve gives 8.5 g protein for 78 kcal and 2.4 g saturated fat.
- ChildrenA few times a week
Protein and calcium from milk, with no sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat listed.
- Heart healthA few times a week
4.7 g saturated fat per 100 g is just under the high line.
- Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor
Made from milk, with 1.2 g total sugar per 100 g.
Myths about Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer
Paneer is often called a lean protein, but even this low-fat version has 8 g fat per 100 g, nearly half its calories.
Myth: Is paneer a lean protein?
Not quite. Paneer is rich in protein, but this low-fat version still has 8 g fat per 100 g against 17 g protein, so almost half its calories come from fat.
Recipes with Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer
Paneer cooks well in curries, bhurji and tikka, and 50 g gives about 8.5 g protein. Pair it with vegetables or dal to round out the meal.
Paneer bhurji
Crumble 50 g per person into onion and tomato for about 8.5 g protein a serve.
Paneer tikka
Marinate cubes with spices and grill them, using little added oil since the paneer already has 8 g fat per 100 g.
Palak paneer
Simmer cubes in spinach gravy, where the paneer's 210 mg calcium per 100 g adds to the greens.
Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer?
Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer is a block of paneer made from milk and citric acid, sold as a lighter option. It scores [L]BA1: nutrition is solid on protein and calcium, ingredients are very short, but the low-fat claim is not supported by the fat content, and risk is low. A sound regular protein food, but ignore the low-fat label. Nutrition B, ingredients A, load risk 1; 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 Low Fat Paneer?
Per 100 g, Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer has 156 kcal, 17 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 8 g fat and 4.7 g saturated fat. One serve (50 g slice) has 78 kcal and 8.5 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer?
2 ingredients, in label order: Milk & Milk Solids, Citric Acid.
Does Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 needs care, 1 is misleading. "LOW FAT" is misleading: Fat is 8 g per 100 g, over the low-fat line, so the front-of-pack claim is not supported. About 46% of the calories come from fat. "Chemical Free" needs care: The list is very short, but citric acid (330) is a listed additive. It carries no concern in the ingredient grade.
Who should limit Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer?
Most adults: a few times a week. A 50 g serve gives 8.5 g protein for 78 kcal and 2.4 g saturated fat. Children: a few times a week. Protein and calcium from milk, with no sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat listed. Heart health: a few times a week. 4.7 g saturated fat per 100 g is just under the high line.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer have?
Per 100 g, Desi Farms Low Fat Paneer has 0 g added sugar, 62 mg sodium (about 0.2 g salt) and 4.7 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 under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 28, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
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