Saboro Malai Paneer
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Saboro Malai Paneer is a block of paneer made from just milk solids and citric acid, sold as soft and creamy. It scores BA3: nutrition is strong on protein and calcium, the ingredient list is very short, and risk is moderate because of the saturated fat. Suits curries a few times a week, not as a daily staple.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- Milk Solids
- Citric Acid
The label gives no sugar figure, so there is nothing to count in teaspoons.
| Energy | 296 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 14 g |
| Trans fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 128 mg |
| Calcium | 480 mg |
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What to know about Saboro Malai Paneer
Two-ingredient paneer, rich in protein and saturated fat
Saboro Malai Paneer is a 200 g pack of paneer whose ingredient list is milk solids and citric acid, with no percentages declared. It is bought for curries, tikkas and bhurji by people who want a soft, ready-to-cook block that tastes like homemade.
Per 100 g you get 296 kcal, 20 g protein, 4.5 g carbohydrate, no added sugar and 480 mg calcium. The cost is fat: 22 g total and 14 g saturated per 100 g. Sodium is low at 128 mg per 100 g. Half the pack, 100 g, carries the same numbers.
The name and front say malai, soft and creamy, and the fat level fits that description, though the list shows no cream, only milk solids. The 100% Natural claim fits a list this short, with citric acid as the only additive. CleanPlate scores it BA3.
Why Saboro Malai Paneer scores BA3
Nutrition is a B on 20 g protein and 480 mg calcium per 100 g. Ingredients are an A with only milk solids and citric acid, and risk is a 3 because saturated fat is 14 g per 100 g.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 20 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Calcium
- Energy
- 296 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why B
Protein is 20 g per 100 g, about 27% of the calories, and it comes from milk solids, a tier 1 protein source. Calcium is 480 mg per 100 g, which adds micronutrient credit.
No fibre is declared, which is normal for paneer. Protein and calcium carry the grade.
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 milk solids and citric acid. Citric acid is a common acidulant and costs no ingredient points.
No sweetener, colour, flavour, preservative or hydrogenated fat is listed, and no label promise is hollow, so nothing is lost on integrity.
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
- 128 mg
- Saturated fat
- 14 g
- Trans fat
- 1 g
03 Load risk: why 3
Saturated fat is almost all of the risk: 14 g per 100 g, nearly three times the 5 g high line. Energy (296 kcal per 100 g) adds a little.
Sodium is low at 128 mg per 100 g and added sugar is 0 g. Trans fat is declared at 1 g per 100 g, and with no hydrogenated fat listed it is read as the natural trans fat in dairy.
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 (14g)
- −Red flag: Contains trans fat (1g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: High protein (20g per 100g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Saboro Malai Paneer live up to its claims?
The 100% Natural claim holds for a two-ingredient list. Malai is only partly backed, since the list shows no cream, though 22 g fat per 100 g fits a creamy paneer.
- On the packHolds
“100 % Natural”
The list is milk solids and citric acid only. No colour, flavour, preservative or sweetener is added.
- Product namePartly true
“Malai Paneer”
The list shows milk solids but no cream, and no percentages are declared. The 22 g fat per 100 g does fit a rich paneer.
- On the packBe careful
“Soft & Creamy like Home Made Paneer”
A texture and taste promise that cannot be checked on the label. The short list of milk solids and citric acid is similar to a homemade paneer.
What's in Saboro Malai Paneer?
Milk solids lead and citric acid, a common food acid that costs no ingredient points, follows. Nothing else is added. The saturated fat is the one thing to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Milk solids lead the list and are the source of the protein, fat and calcium. Citric acid follows, used to set the milk into paneer curds. No percentages are declared, and nothing else is added.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
14 g per 100 g, nearly three times the 5 g high line. It drives the risk grade.
- EnergyWorth watching
296 kcal per 100 g, mostly from fat, so portion size matters.
- Trans fatWorth watching
1 g per 100 g is declared. No hydrogenated fat is listed, so it reads as the trans fat that occurs naturally in dairy.
- Citric acidFine
A common food acid used to set the paneer, and it costs no ingredient points.
- Protein and calciumFine
20 g protein and 480 mg calcium per 100 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre is declared, as with all paneer.
- The list gives no percentages and does not say whether cream is added, though the name says malai.
Who should eat Saboro Malai Paneer?
A few times a week for most adults and children. Heart health calls for smaller, rarer portions, since 100 g carries 14 g saturated fat.
- Most adultsA few times a week
20 g protein per 100 g, but 14 g saturated fat too.
- ChildrenA few times a week
Protein and 480 mg calcium per 100 g, with no additives beyond citric acid.
- Heart healthOccasionally
100 g carries 14 g saturated fat, nearly three times the high line.
- Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor
Milk-based, with 4.5 g carbohydrate per 100 g and no lactose figure declared.
Myths about Saboro Malai Paneer
Paneer is a rich protein source, not a lean one: 100 g has 20 g protein but also 22 g fat and 296 kcal.
Myth: Is paneer a lean protein?
No. Paneer is a rich protein source, but 100 g also has 22 g fat, 14 g of it saturated, and 296 kcal. Portion size matters.
Recipes with Saboro Malai Paneer
Paneer works in curries, bhurji and tikka. Pair it with vegetables or dal, as it has no fibre, and keep added cream or butter in check.
Paneer bhurji with vegetables
Crumble 100 g with onion, tomato and peppers, so the 20 g protein comes with fibre the paneer lacks.
Paneer tikka
Marinate cubes in spiced curd and grill them with little oil, so the 22 g fat per 100 g is not added to.
Light paneer curry
Use 50 g per person in a tomato-based gravy with vegetables, which gives 7 g saturated fat from the paneer.
Saboro Malai Paneer: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Saboro Malai Paneer?
Saboro Malai Paneer is a block of paneer made from just milk solids and citric acid, sold as soft and creamy. It scores BA3: nutrition is strong on protein and calcium, the ingredient list is very short, and risk is moderate because of the saturated fat. Suits curries a few times a week, not as a daily staple. 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 Saboro Malai Paneer?
Per 100 g, Saboro Malai Paneer has 296 kcal, 20 g protein, 4.5 g carbohydrate, 22 g fat and 14 g saturated fat. One serve (100 g, typical serve (half a 200 g pack)) has 296 kcal and 20 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Saboro Malai Paneer?
2 ingredients, in label order: Milk Solids, Citric Acid.
Does Saboro Malai Paneer live up to its claims?
3 claims checked: 1 holds, 1 is partly true, 1 needs care. "Malai Paneer" is partly true: The list shows milk solids but no cream, and no percentages are declared. The 22 g fat per 100 g does fit a rich paneer. "Soft & Creamy like Home Made Paneer" needs care: A texture and taste promise that cannot be checked on the label. The short list of milk solids and citric acid is similar to a homemade paneer.
Who should limit Saboro Malai Paneer?
Most adults: a few times a week. 20 g protein per 100 g, but 14 g saturated fat too. Children: a few times a week. Protein and 480 mg calcium per 100 g, with no additives beyond citric acid. Heart health: occasionally. 100 g carries 14 g saturated fat, nearly three times the high line.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Saboro Malai Paneer have?
Per 100 g, Saboro Malai Paneer has 0 g added sugar, 128 mg sodium (about 0.3 g salt) and 14 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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