Manchar Farms A2 Paneer
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Manchar Farms A2 Paneer is a fresh block of paneer made from just milk and citric acid. It scores DA3: low on nutrition because the protein is modest for the calories, top marks on ingredients for a two-item list, and a middling risk grade because of the saturated fat. Suits a few meals a week in a measured portion.
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 |
| Total fat | 26.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 14.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 61.7 mg |
| Sodium | 77.5 mg |
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What to know about Manchar Farms A2 Paneer
Two-ingredient paneer with a heavy saturated fat load
Manchar Farms A2 Paneer is a 180 g chilled block of paneer made from A2 milk, set with citric acid. It is bought by people who want a plain, short-list dairy staple for curries, bhurji and grills, and who like the idea of milk from indigenous cow breeds.
Per 100 g you get 348 kcal, 17.86 g protein, 26.52 g fat and 1.21 g total sugar. Sodium is low at 77 mg. The cost is in the fat: 14.58 g is saturated, and the whole 180 g pack holds about 626 kcal. The pack prints no serve, so a typical 50 g serve gives about 174 kcal and 8.9 g protein.
The front says A2 Paneer and Natural And Fresh, and the ingredient list backs the second claim: milk and citric acid, nothing else. The A2 label describes the type of milk, not the nutrition, which is the same kind of paneer panel as any full-fat block. CleanPlate scores it DA3.
Why Manchar Farms A2 Paneer scores DA3
Nutrition is a D because 17.86 g protein per 100 g is modest against 348 kcal. Ingredients are an A for a two-item list, and risk is a 3 on 14.58 g saturated fat per 100 g.
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 17.86 g per 100 g, about a fifth of the calories, or roughly 5 g per 100 kcal. That is useful, but fat supplies most of the energy, and no fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared to add to the grade.
In a typical 50 g serve that is about 8.9 g protein for about 174 kcal.
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, with nothing hidden and no sweetener, colour, preservative or added fat. Citric acid (330) is a common acidulant that sets the milk into curd and costs no ingredient points.
No label promise is hollow, so nothing is lost on label integrity.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Moderate risk
- Total sugar
- 1.2 g
- Sodium
- 77.5 mg
- Saturated fat
- 14.6 g
- Trans fat
- 0.1 g
03 Load risk: why 3
Saturated fat is the main driver: 14.58 g per 100 g, nearly three times the 5 g high line. A 50 g serve carries about 7.3 g. Energy at 348 kcal per 100 g adds a little.
Sodium is low at 77 mg per 100 g and there is no free sugar, so neither adds to the risk. Trans fat is printed as below the 0.1 g detection limit.
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 (14.6g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (17.9g)
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Manchar Farms A2 Paneer live up to its claims?
The natural claim holds on a list of just A2 milk and citric acid. The A2 label describes the milk and does not change the 14.58 g saturated fat per 100 g.
- Product nameBe careful
“A2 Paneer”
The list names A2 milk, and the pack describes it as milk known for A2 beta-casein. That describes the milk, not the nutrition: saturated fat is still 14.58 g per 100 g.
- On the packHolds
“Natural And Fresh”
The list is A2 milk and citric acid only. It is a chilled product with a 21-day best-before when refrigerated.
- On the packBe careful
“Sourced from indigenous breeds”
This is a sourcing statement the label does not back with figures, and it does not change the panel numbers.
What's in Manchar Farms A2 Paneer?
A2 milk and citric acid are the whole list. Nothing needs avoiding in the ingredients, and the saturated fat from the milk fat is the one thing to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Milk is the only food ingredient, and the pack describes it as A2 cow's milk. Citric acid is the only other item, and it is there to curdle the milk into paneer. There are no declared percentages, and nothing else is added.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
14.58 g per 100 g, from the milk fat. A typical 50 g serve has about 7.3 g.
- Energy densityWorth watching
348 kcal per 100 g, with 26.52 g total fat. The whole 180 g pack holds about 626 kcal.
- Trans fatWorth watching
Printed as below the detection limit of 0.1 g per 100 g. No hydrogenated fat is listed, so this is the small amount that occurs naturally in dairy.
- ProteinFine
17.86 g per 100 g, about 8.9 g in a 50 g serve.
- Short ingredient listFine
A2 milk and citric acid only. Sodium is low at 77 mg per 100 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel, so calcium is not shown, though paneer is a milk product.
- No fibre is declared, as expected from a dairy food.
Who should eat Manchar Farms A2 Paneer?
A few times a week for most adults and children in a modest serve. Heart health calls for less often, since a 50 g serve has about 7.3 g saturated fat.
- Most adultsA few times a week
A 50 g serve gives about 8.9 g protein and about 7.3 g saturated fat.
- ChildrenA few times a week
Simple ingredients and useful protein, with 14.58 g saturated fat per 100 g.
- Heart healthOccasionally
14.58 g saturated fat per 100 g is nearly three times the high line.
- Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor
It is a milk product and the label gives no lactose figure.
Myths about Manchar Farms A2 Paneer
Paneer is a protein food, but it is not lean. Most of its calories come from fat, with 14.58 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Myth: Is paneer a lean protein?
No. It gives 17.86 g protein per 100 g, but also 26.52 g fat, of which 14.58 g is saturated. Most of the calories come from fat, so it is a protein-rich dairy food rather than a lean one.
Recipes with Manchar Farms A2 Paneer
Paneer cooks well in bhurji, tikka and curries. Use little added oil, since the block already has 26.52 g fat per 100 g.
Paneer bhurji with vegetables
Crumble 50 g paneer with onion, tomato and capsicum, for about 8.9 g protein, and cook with only a little oil.
Grilled paneer tikka
Marinate cubes in spices and grill or dry-roast them, so the 26.52 g fat per 100 g in the block is not added to.
Paneer and dal plate
Add a small portion of paneer to a dal and vegetable meal, so the plate gets fibre that the block does not supply.
Manchar Farms A2 Paneer: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Manchar Farms A2 Paneer?
Manchar Farms A2 Paneer is a fresh block of paneer made from just milk and citric acid. It scores DA3: low on nutrition because the protein is modest for the calories, top marks on ingredients for a two-item list, and a middling risk grade because of the saturated fat. Suits a few meals a week in a measured portion. 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 Manchar Farms A2 Paneer?
Per 100 g, Manchar 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 (50 g, typical serve) has 174 kcal and 8.9 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Manchar Farms A2 Paneer?
2 ingredients, in label order: A2 Milk, Citric Acid.
Does Manchar Farms A2 Paneer live up to its claims?
3 claims checked: 1 holds, 2 need care. "A2 Paneer" needs care: The list names A2 milk, and the pack describes it as milk known for A2 beta-casein. That describes the milk, not the nutrition: saturated fat is still 14.58 g per 100 g. "Sourced from indigenous breeds" needs care: This is a sourcing statement the label does not back with figures, and it does not change the panel numbers.
Who should limit Manchar Farms A2 Paneer?
Most adults: a few times a week. A 50 g serve gives about 8.9 g protein and about 7.3 g saturated fat. Children: a few times a week. Simple ingredients and useful protein, with 14.58 g saturated fat per 100 g. Heart health: occasionally. 14.58 g saturated fat per 100 g is nearly three times the high line.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Manchar Farms A2 Paneer have?
Per 100 g, Manchar Farms A2 Paneer has 1.2 g sugar, 77 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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