Elanadu Fresh Paneer
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Elanadu Fresh Paneer is a plain fresh paneer made from milk solids, set with citric acid and lightly salted. It scores BA2: strong on nutrition thanks to protein, calcium and vitamins A and D, clean on ingredients with a short list, and low on risk because there is no sugar. Best a few times a week in a measured portion.
Ingredients, decoded
3 listed- Milk solids
- Citric Acid (INS: 330)
- Edible common salt
The label gives no sugar figure, so there is nothing to count in teaspoons.
| Energy | 286 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5 g |
| Total fat | 24 g |
| Calcium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin A | 275 µg |
| Vitamin D | 7.4 µg |
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What to know about Elanadu Fresh Paneer
Short list, real protein, and 24 g of fat
Elanadu Fresh Paneer is a 200 g pack of fresh paneer built from three things: milk solids, citric acid (INS 330) and edible common salt. It is bought for home cooking by people who want a vegetarian protein and a simple, unprocessed-looking ingredient list. No percentages are declared for any ingredient.
Per 100 g you get 286 kcal, 15 g protein, 24 g fat and 2.5 g carbohydrate, plus 480 mg calcium, 275 mcg vitamin A and 7.4 mcg vitamin D. The pack prints no serve, so a typical 50 g serve is about 143 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 12 g fat and 240 mg calcium. The pack does not print saturated fat or sodium.
The front says Eat Fresh, Live Better, which is a slogan rather than a measurable claim, and the list backs the freshness idea with nothing added beyond an acid and salt. Storage is strict: keep it chilled, and use within 2 days once opened. CleanPlate scores it BA2.
Why Elanadu Fresh Paneer scores BA2
Nutrition is a B on 15 g protein per 100 g plus calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D. Ingredients are an A on a three-item list with no concerns, and risk is a 2 on energy alone.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 15 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin D
- Energy
- 286 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why B
Protein is 15 g per 100 g, about a fifth of the 286 kcal, and it comes from milk solids. There is no fibre, and carbohydrate is only 2.5 g.
The grade is lifted by the micronutrients the pack declares: 480 mg calcium, 275 mcg vitamin A and 7.4 mcg vitamin D per 100 g. None of them is added back, so they come with 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
- Milk solids
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is three items: milk solids, citric acid (INS 330) and edible common salt. Citric acid is the only additive, and it costs no ingredient points.
No hydrogenated fat, sweetener, dye or flavouring is listed, and no front-of-pack promise is hollow, so nothing costs label points. The missing percentages are the only gap.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
03 Load risk: why 2
Risk is a 2, and it is set by energy: 286 kcal per 100 g. Sugar is 0 g, since no sugar ingredient is listed and carbohydrate is only 2.5 g.
The pack prints no saturated fat, trans fat or sodium, so those add nothing to the number. The fat is real at 24 g per 100 g, so a smaller serve is the sensible way to read the grade.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (15g)
Does Elanadu Fresh Paneer live up to its claims?
Nothing on the pack is misleading. The 15-day best-before under chilled storage is clear, while Eat Fresh, Live Better is a slogan and the ISO 22000 line describes the company.
- On the packBe careful
“Eat Fresh, Live Better”
A slogan, not a measurable promise. The list is short and has no additives beyond citric acid, but the 24 g fat per 100 g is worth a measured serve.
- On the packBe careful
“ISO 22000:2018 certified company”
This describes the company's food-safety system, not what is in the paneer. It says nothing about the nutrition numbers.
- On the packHolds
“Best before 15 days, below 4°C”
The shelf life is stated with the condition that it stays chilled. Once opened, the pack says to refold it and use within 2 days.
- On the packHolds
“Product of India”
A plain origin line printed on the front, with nothing in the list that contradicts it.
What's in Elanadu Fresh Paneer?
Milk solids, citric acid and salt are the whole list. The things to watch are the fat at 24 g per 100 g and the sodium the pack does not print.
The ingredient list, read for you
Milk solids lead and make up the body of the paneer, which is where the 15 g protein per 100 g comes from. Citric acid (INS 330) is the acid that curdles the milk, and edible common salt is added for taste. No percentages are declared.
Ingredients to watch
- FatWorth watching
24 g per 100 g, about 12 g in a 50 g serve. The split between saturated and other fat is not printed.
- Sodium not declaredWorth watching
Salt is on the list, but the pack gives no sodium figure, so the amount cannot be read.
- Citric acid (INS 330)Fine
The only additive, used to set the milk. It costs no ingredient points.
- Protein and calciumFine
15 g protein and 480 mg calcium per 100 g, so 7.5 g and 240 mg in a 50 g serve.
What it doesn’t have
- No saturated fat, trans fat or sodium figure is printed.
- No percentages are declared for the three ingredients.
Who should eat Elanadu Fresh Paneer?
A sensible few-times-a-week food for most adults and children. Heart health calls for a smaller serve, and lactose intolerance needs a doctor's view.
- Most adultsA few times a week
15 g protein per 100 g, but 286 kcal and 24 g fat too.
- ChildrenA few times a week
480 mg calcium per 100 g, with no sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat.
- Heart healthOccasionally
24 g fat per 100 g and saturated fat is not printed, so keep the serve small.
- Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor
Made from milk solids, and the pack does not state lactose.
Myths about Elanadu Fresh Paneer
Paneer is a protein food, but not a lean one. At 24 g fat against 15 g protein per 100 g, most of its calories come from fat.
Myth: Is paneer a lean protein?
No. It has 15 g protein but 24 g fat per 100 g, so about three-quarters of its 286 kcal come from fat and about a fifth from protein.
Recipes with Elanadu Fresh Paneer
Paneer takes to quick home cooking: crumble it into a bhurji, simmer it in spinach gravy or grill it. Each 50 g adds about 7.5 g protein.
Paneer bhurji
Crumble 50 g per person into onions and tomato for about 7.5 g protein each, using little extra oil since the paneer has 24 g fat per 100 g.
Palak paneer
Simmer cubes in spinach gravy, which adds fibre the paneer lacks, as it has none.
Grilled paneer tikka
Marinate and grill cubes on a skewer with peppers and onion, so the 12 g fat in a 50 g serve is not added to by frying.
Elanadu Fresh Paneer: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Elanadu Fresh Paneer?
Elanadu Fresh Paneer is a plain fresh paneer made from milk solids, set with citric acid and lightly salted. It scores BA2: strong on nutrition thanks to protein, calcium and vitamins A and D, clean on ingredients with a short list, and low on risk because there is no sugar. Best a few times a week in a measured portion. Nutrition B, ingredients A, load risk 2; 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 Elanadu Fresh Paneer?
Per 100 g, Elanadu Fresh Paneer has 286 kcal, 15 g protein, 2.5 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat. One serve (50 g, typical serve) has 143 kcal and 7.5 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Elanadu Fresh Paneer?
3 ingredients, in label order: Milk solids, Citric Acid (INS: 330), Edible common salt.
Does Elanadu Fresh Paneer live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "Eat Fresh, Live Better" needs care: A slogan, not a measurable promise. The list is short and has no additives beyond citric acid, but the 24 g fat per 100 g is worth a measured serve. "ISO 22000:2018 certified company" needs care: This describes the company's food-safety system, not what is in the paneer. It says nothing about the nutrition numbers.
Who should limit Elanadu Fresh Paneer?
Most adults: a few times a week. 15 g protein per 100 g, but 286 kcal and 24 g fat too. Children: a few times a week. 480 mg calcium per 100 g, with no sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat. Heart health: occasionally. 24 g fat per 100 g and saturated fat is not printed, so keep the serve small.
What does the BA2 score mean for Elanadu Fresh Paneer?
The first letter (B) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (2) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 15 g per 100 g, about a fifth of the 286 kcal, and it comes from milk solids. There is no fibre, and carbohydrate is only 2.5 g. Ingredients: The list is three items: milk solids, citric acid (INS 330) and edible common salt. Citric acid is the only additive, and it costs no ingredient points. Load risk: Risk is a 2, and it is set by energy: 286 kcal per 100 g. Sugar is 0 g, since no sugar ingredient is listed and carbohydrate is only 2.5 g.
Last reviewed October 28, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
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