Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer
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Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer is a fresh paneer block made from milk and a little citric acid. It scores BA3: strong on nutrition for its protein and calcium, clean on ingredients, and held back on risk by saturated fat. Suits home cooking a few times a week, with the rest of the meal kept light on fat.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- Milk & Milk Solids
- Citric Acid
1 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 4.5 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 314 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 g |
| Total sugars | 4.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 15 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 65 mg |
| Sodium | 22 mg |
| Calcium | 480 mg |
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What to know about Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer
Two-ingredient paneer with a heavy saturated fat load
Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer is a 180 g chilled block of paneer made from milk and milk solids, set with citric acid. No percentages are declared. It is bought by home cooks who want a ready block for curries, bhurji and grills, and who want a short ingredient list.
What you get is real: 20 g protein and 480 mg calcium per 100 g, with no added sugar and only 22 mg sodium. What it costs is energy and fat: 314 kcal, 25 g fat and 15 g saturated fat per 100 g. A 100 g portion, a typical serve for a curry for one, gives 20 g protein and 15 g saturated fat.
The name promises premium malai paneer, and the pack says natural and fresh. The list does back up the short, plain recipe, though malai suggests cream and no cream is listed, only milk and milk solids. CleanPlate scores it BA3.
Why Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer scores BA3
Nutrition is a B on 20 g protein and 480 mg calcium per 100 g. Ingredients are an A because the list is only milk and citric acid. Risk is a 3 on 15 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 20 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Calcium
- Energy
- 314 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why B
Protein is 20 g per 100 g, about a quarter of the calories, and it comes from milk and milk solids. There is no fibre to speak of, as expected for a dairy food.
Calcium at 480 mg per 100 g earns the micronutrient bonus, which is what lifts the grade to a B.
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
The list has two items: milk and milk solids, then citric acid. Citric acid is a common acidity additive and costs no ingredient points.
No percentages are declared, but nothing on the pack promises more than the list delivers, so there is no label-integrity penalty.
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
- 22 mg
- Saturated fat
- 15 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 3
Saturated fat is the main driver: 15 g per 100 g, three times the 5 g high line. A 100 g portion gives 15 g.
Energy adds a little at 314 kcal per 100 g. Sodium is low at 22 mg per 100 g and added sugar is 0 g, so neither plays a part.
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 (15g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: High protein (20g per 100g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer live up to its claims?
The natural and fresh claim holds, as only milk, milk solids and citric acid are listed. The premium malai name is a care point, since no cream appears in the list.
- On the packHolds
“Natural And Fresh”
The list is milk and milk solids with citric acid, and nothing else. The pack asks for storage below 4°C and gives 21 days before the best-before date.
- Product nameBe careful
“Premium Malai Paneer”
Malai suggests cream, but the list shows milk and milk solids with no cream and no percentages. The fat is 25 g per 100 g.
- On the packBe careful
“High-quality pure milk”
The base is milk and milk solids, but the pack does not say how much of each. The protein is 20 g per 100 g.
What's in Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer?
Milk and milk solids lead a two-item list, followed by citric acid, which costs no ingredient points. The saturated fat from the milk fat is the one thing to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Milk and milk solids come first and make up almost all of the block, which is where the protein, fat and calcium come from. Citric acid is the only other item, used to curdle the milk into paneer. No percentages are declared.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
15 g per 100 g from milk fat, three times the 5 g high line. A 100 g portion has 15 g.
- Energy and fatWorth watching
314 kcal and 25 g fat per 100 g, so a generous portion adds up fast.
- CholesterolWorth watching
65 mg per 100 g, worth knowing for anyone watching it.
- Protein and calciumFine
20 g protein and 480 mg calcium per 100 g, both from milk.
- Citric acidFine
The only additive, and it costs no ingredient points.
What it doesn’t have
- No serving size is printed, and the ingredient list gives no percentages.
Who should eat Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer?
A few times a week for most adults and children. Heart health calls for smaller portions, and lactose intolerance needs a check, as the milk sugar stays in.
- Most adultsA few times a week
15 g saturated fat per 100 g, but 20 g protein and 480 mg calcium too.
- ChildrenA few times a week
Protein and calcium are useful, and there is no sweetener or dye, but the saturated fat is 15 g per 100 g.
- Heart healthOccasionally
15 g saturated fat per 100 g is three times the high line.
- Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor
4.5 g of milk sugar per 100 g stays in, and tolerance varies.
Myths about Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer
Paneer is a protein food, not a low-fat one. It has 20 g protein but 25 g fat per 100 g, and more of its calories come from fat.
Myth: Is paneer a lean protein?
No. Paneer has 20 g protein per 100 g, but also 25 g fat, of which 15 g is saturated. Fat supplies more of the calories than protein does.
Recipes with Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer
Use paneer in vegetable-heavy dishes and go easy on added oil or cream, because 100 g already has 25 g fat.
Paneer bhurji with vegetables
Crumble the paneer into onion, tomato and peppers with little oil, since 100 g already has 25 g fat.
Grilled paneer tikka
Marinate cubes in spices and curd and grill them, so the 20 g protein per 100 g is the star and little extra fat goes in.
Paneer and spinach curry
Pair 100 g of paneer with plenty of spinach and skip the cream, as the paneer brings 15 g saturated fat on its own.
Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer?
Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer is a fresh paneer block made from milk and a little citric acid. It scores BA3: strong on nutrition for its protein and calcium, clean on ingredients, and held back on risk by saturated fat. Suits home cooking a few times a week, with the rest of the meal kept light on fat. Nutrition B, 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 Premium Malai Paneer?
Per 100 g, Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer has 314 kcal, 20 g protein, 4.5 g carbohydrate, 25 g fat and 15 g saturated fat. One serve (100 g, typical serve) has 314 kcal and 20 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer?
2 ingredients, in label order: Milk & Milk Solids, Citric Acid.
Does Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer live up to its claims?
3 claims checked: 1 holds, 2 need care. "Premium Malai Paneer" needs care: Malai suggests cream, but the list shows milk and milk solids with no cream and no percentages. The fat is 25 g per 100 g. "High-quality pure milk" needs care: The base is milk and milk solids, but the pack does not say how much of each. The protein is 20 g per 100 g.
Who should limit Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer?
Most adults: a few times a week. 15 g saturated fat per 100 g, but 20 g protein and 480 mg calcium too. Children: a few times a week. Protein and calcium are useful, and there is no sweetener or dye, but the saturated fat is 15 g per 100 g. Heart health: occasionally. 15 g saturated fat per 100 g is three times the high line.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer have?
Per 100 g, Manchar Farms Premium Malai Paneer has 0 g added sugar, 22 mg sodium (about 0.1 g salt) and 15 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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