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Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein

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Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer is a chilled block of paneer made from milk solids with a single preservative, sold as creamier and high in protein. It scores BA3: nutrition is lifted by protein and calcium, the two-item ingredient list is clean, and risk is moderate because of the saturated fat. Fine a few times a week, in modest portions.

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Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein

Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein scores BA3 on CleanPlate: nutrition B, ingredients A, load risk 3.

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Share of calories, per 100 g

  • Protein: 15.5 g per 100 g, 19% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 2.5 g per 100 g, 3% of the calories, of which 0 g is added.
  • Fat: 28 g per 100 g, 78% of the calories, of which 19.8 g is saturated.
Added sugar0 g
Saturated fat19.8 g
Sodium10 mg

The tick is the “high” line

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High saturated fat (19.8g)
In its favour
Source of protein (15.5g); No added sugar
On the pack
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 4 need care

Last reviewed October 28, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

2 listed
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer pack, front view

½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 2.5 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

High saturated fatNutrition per 100 g
BNutrition densityAIngredient integrity3Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy324 kcal
Protein15.5 g
Carbohydrates2.5 g
Total sugars2.5 g
Added sugars0 g
Total fat28 g
Saturated fat19.8 g
Cholesterol50 mg
Sodium10 mg
Calcium485 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

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What to know about Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein

Two clean ingredients, but rich in saturated fat

Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer is a 200 g pack of fresh paneer. The label lists two things: milk solids, and a preservative sold as a naturally sourced food protectant (INS 234, nisin). No percentage is declared for the milk solids. It is bought by home cooks who want a ready block for curries, bhurji and grills, and the front promises a creamier, tastier paneer.

Per 100 g you get 324 kcal, 15.5 g protein, 28 g fat and 485 mg calcium, with 2.5 g total sugar, none of it added, and just 10 mg sodium. The cost is the fat: 19.8 g per 100 g is saturated. The pack prints a 20 g serve, which has about 65 kcal, 3.1 g protein and 4 g saturated fat, and one pack holds ten of them.

The name and the list agree: it is paneer, made from milk, with nothing else added except the preservative. Malai points to richness, and the 28 g of fat per 100 g fits that. The label has no sweetener, dye, hydrogenated fat or flavouring to mark it down. CleanPlate scores it BA3.

Why Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein scores BA3

Nutrition is a B on 15.5 g protein and 485 mg calcium per 100 g. Ingredients are an A, with only milk solids and one preservative. Risk is a 3 on 19.8 g saturated fat per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
B

Good nutrient density

Protein
15.5 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
Calcium
Energy
324 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why B

Protein is 15.5 g per 100 g and calcium is 485 mg, which is where the grade comes from. In the 20 g serve that is 3.1 g protein and about 97 mg calcium, all from milk solids.

There is no fibre, as expected from a dairy product, and no fortification: the nutrients are the milk's own.

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.

02 Ingredient integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Milk Solids
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
1
Flagged
None

02 Ingredient integrity: why A

The list is two items: milk solids, then a preservative. Nothing in it is refined, flavoured, sweetened or coloured.

The preservative is nisin (INS 234). It costs no ingredient points, and the pack's wording matches what is listed, so there is no label penalty. No percentage is printed for the milk solids, but that does not move the grade.

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Load risk1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
10 mg
Saturated fat
19.8 g

03 Load risk: why 3

Saturated fat drives the risk number: 19.8 g per 100 g, nearly four times the 5 g high line. A 20 g serve has about 4 g.

Energy adds a little at 324 kcal per 100 g. Sodium is only 10 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 (19.8g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (15.5g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar
  • Green flag: Low sodium

Does Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein live up to its claims?

The protein claim is true but sits beside more fat than protein, and the creamier claim has nothing to compare against. The preservative is named on the label and costs no ingredient points.

  • Product name

    “malai paneer”

    Be careful

    The list shows milk solids only, with no cream named. The richness is real, though: fat is 28 g per 100 g.

  • On the pack

    “Creamier & Tastier”

    Be careful

    The pack gives nothing to compare against, so it cannot be checked. The fat of 28 g per 100 g fits a creamy texture.

  • Retail listing

    “High Protein”

    Be careful

    Protein is 15.5 g per 100 g, about 3.1 g in a 20 g serve. Fat is higher at 28 g per 100 g.

  • On the pack

    “Naturally Sourced Food Protectant”

    Be careful

    This is wording for a preservative, and the label names it as INS 234 (nisin). It is listed openly and costs no ingredient points.

  • On the pack

    “Store below 8°C, do not freeze”

    Holds

    This is a chilled product and the pack says to keep it refrigerated, in line with it being sold fresh.

What's in Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein?

Milk solids lead a two-item list, followed by nisin (INS 234) as the preservative. The saturated fat is the one thing to watch, and no percentage is given for the milk solids.

The ingredient list, read for you

Milk solids lead the list and are the whole food: this is paneer, with 15.5 g protein per 100 g coming from them. No percentage is declared. The only other item is the preservative nisin (INS 234), which keeps the block fresh in the chiller.

Ingredients to watch

  • Saturated fatWorth watching

    19.8 g per 100 g, nearly four times the 5 g high line. A 20 g serve has about 4 g, and a 100 g portion has the full 19.8 g.

  • Energy densityWorth watching

    324 kcal per 100 g, about 65 kcal in a 20 g serve. Portions add up quickly.

  • Preservative (INS 234, nisin)Fine

    Named on the label and it costs no ingredient points.

  • Protein and calciumFine

    15.5 g protein and 485 mg calcium per 100 g, from milk solids alone.

  • Sodium and sugarFine

    10 mg sodium per 100 g and 0 g added sugar.

What it doesn’t have

  • No percentage is declared for the milk solids.
  • No fibre, as with any dairy block, and no vitamins beyond calcium are declared.

Who should eat Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein?

A few times a week for most adults and children. Heart health calls for smaller portions, and anyone with lactose intolerance should check with their doctor.

  • Most adultsA few times a week

    15.5 g protein per 100 g, but 19.8 g saturated fat as well.

  • ChildrenA few times a week

    Protein and calcium from milk, with 4 g saturated fat per 20 g.

  • Heart healthOccasionally

    19.8 g saturated fat per 100 g and 50 mg cholesterol.

  • Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor

    Made from milk solids, with 2.5 g total sugar per 100 g.

Myths about Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein

Paneer is a protein food, but it is not a low-fat one. This pack has 28 g fat per 100 g, more than its 15.5 g protein.

Myth: Is paneer a low-fat protein food?

No. This paneer has 15.5 g protein per 100 g but 28 g fat, 19.8 g of it saturated. It is a useful protein source, not a lean one.

Recipes with Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein

Paneer works in bhurji, palak paneer and grills. Use it in portions, since 100 g carries 324 kcal and 19.8 g saturated fat, and let vegetables fill the plate.

Paneer bhurji with vegetables

Crumble 50 g to 100 g and cook it with onion, tomato and peppers in little added oil, since the paneer already has 28 g fat per 100 g.

Palak paneer

Cube the paneer into spinach gravy, so the greens carry the plate and the paneer adds 15.5 g protein per 100 g.

Grilled paneer tikka

Skewer cubes with vegetables and grill them with spices, which adds flavour without needing extra cream or butter.

Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein: common questions

What is the CleanPlate score of Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein?

Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer is a chilled block of paneer made from milk solids with a single preservative, sold as creamier and high in protein. It scores BA3: nutrition is lifted by protein and calcium, the two-item ingredient list is clean, and risk is moderate because of the saturated fat. Fine a few times a week, in modest portions. 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 Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein?

Per 100 g, Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein has 324 kcal, 15.5 g protein, 2.5 g carbohydrate, 28 g fat and 19.8 g saturated fat. One serve (20 g, as printed on the pack) has 65 kcal and 3.1 g protein.

What are the ingredients in Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein?

2 ingredients, in label order: Milk Solids, Preservative (Naturally Sourced Food Protectant), INS 234.

Does Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein live up to its claims?

5 claims checked: 1 holds, 4 need care. "malai paneer" needs care: The list shows milk solids only, with no cream named. The richness is real, though: fat is 28 g per 100 g. "Creamier & Tastier" needs care: The pack gives nothing to compare against, so it cannot be checked. The fat of 28 g per 100 g fits a creamy texture.

Who should limit Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein?

Most adults: a few times a week. 15.5 g protein per 100 g, but 19.8 g saturated fat as well. Children: a few times a week. Protein and calcium from milk, with 4 g saturated fat per 20 g. Heart health: occasionally. 19.8 g saturated fat per 100 g and 50 mg cholesterol.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein have?

Per 100 g, Mother Dairy Ultimate Malai Paneer - Fresh, High Protein has 0 g added sugar, 10 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 19.8 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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