Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes
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Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes are frozen paneer made from just milk, an acidity regulator and salt. It scores DA3: low on nutrition because little beyond protein and fat is declared, top marks on ingredients for the short, plain list, and a middle risk grade because of the saturated fat. Best used a few times a week in modest portions.
Ingredients, decoded
3 listed- Milk
- Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
- Common Salt
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 2 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 304 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Total sugars | 2 g |
| Total fat | 24 g |
| Saturated fat | 16 g |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g |
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What to know about Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes
Three-ingredient paneer with a saturated fat bill
A 180 g pack of frozen paneer cubes made from milk, an acidity regulator (INS 330, citric acid) and common salt. It is bought as a ready-cut cooking ingredient for curries, bhurji and grills, by people who want paneer without making it at home. No ingredient percentages are declared.
Per 100 g it has 304 kcal, 18 g protein, 24 g fat, 4 g carbohydrate and 2 g total sugar. The cost is on the fat side: 16 g of that fat is saturated, more than three times the 5 g high line. A typical 50 g serve (our estimate, as the pack prints none) gives about 152 kcal, 9 g protein and 8 g saturated fat.
The name and the list agree: this is milk, set with citric acid and seasoned with salt. The front says no added preservatives and additives, but citric acid is itself an additive, so that line is only partly the full story. CleanPlate scores it DA3.
Why Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes scores DA3
Nutrition is a D because only protein and fat are declared, with no fibre or vitamins. Ingredients are an A on a three-item list, and risk is a 3 on 16 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 18 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 304 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why D
Protein is 18 g per 100 g, about 24% of the calories, and it comes from milk. That earns some credit, but fat supplies most of the energy at 304 kcal per 100 g.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else lifts 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
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
Milk, an acidity regulator and salt is about as short as a list gets. Citric acid (INS 330) is the only additive and it costs no ingredient points.
No hydrogenated fat is listed, no dye, no sweetener and no hollow label promise, so the grade stays at the top.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Moderate risk
- Total sugar
- 2 g
- Saturated fat
- 16 g
- Trans fat
- 0.1 g
03 Load risk: why 3
Saturated fat is almost all of the risk number: 16 g per 100 g, more than three times the 5 g high line. A 50 g serve has about 8 g.
Sugar is 0 g of free sugar, and energy adds only a little. Sodium is not declared, so it plays no part in the grade even though salt is listed.
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 (16g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (18g)
Does Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes live up to its claims?
The name holds, and the frozen storage is stated clearly. The no additives line is only partly right, because citric acid (INS 330) is listed, and nutritious is true for protein but not for fat.
- Product nameHolds
“Malai Paneer Cubes”
Milk is the lead ingredient, set with citric acid and salted. Nothing else is added, though no percentages are declared.
- On the packBe careful
“No added preservatives and additives”
No preservative is listed, but citric acid (INS 330) is an additive, listed as an acidity regulator. It costs no ingredient points.
- On the packBe careful
“Nutritious & Tasty”
True for protein at 18 g per 100 g. It also carries 16 g saturated fat per 100 g, and no fibre or vitamins are declared.
- On the packHolds
“Freshness Lock”
The pack is sold frozen, with storage at -18°C or below and a best before of 12 months from manufacture.
What's in Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes?
Milk leads, followed by citric acid and salt, with no percentages declared. Saturated fat is the one thing to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Milk comes first and makes up nearly the whole product, with no percentages declared. Citric acid (INS 330) is the acidity regulator that sets the milk into paneer, and common salt seasons it.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
16 g per 100 g, over three times the 5 g high line. A 50 g serve gives about 8 g.
- Sodium not declaredWorth watching
Salt is on the list, but the panel gives no sodium figure, so the amount cannot be read from the pack.
- Acidity regulator (INS 330)Fine
Citric acid, the only additive. It costs no ingredient points.
- ProteinFine
18 g per 100 g from milk, about 9 g in a 50 g serve.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No sodium figure and no ingredient percentages are given.
Who should eat Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes?
A few times a week for most adults and children in modest portions, and occasionally for anyone watching heart health.
- Most adultsA few times a week
A 50 g serve has about 8 g saturated fat and 9 g protein.
- ChildrenA few times a week
Plain milk protein, but 16 g saturated fat per 100 g, so keep servings small.
- Heart healthOccasionally
16 g saturated fat per 100 g is over three times the high line.
- Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor
Milk is the main ingredient, and the pack does not state lactose.
Myths about Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes
Paneer is a protein food, but not a low-fat one. Fat is 24 g per 100 g against 18 g protein.
Myth: Is paneer a low-fat protein food?
No. Paneer gives protein, but this one has 24 g fat per 100 g, 16 g of it saturated, against 18 g protein. Most of its calories come from fat.
Recipes with Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes
Cube it into curries, crumble it into bhurji or grill it. A 50 g serve brings about 9 g protein, so keep added oil light.
Paneer bhurji
Crumble the thawed cubes into a pan with onion and tomato. A 50 g serve brings about 9 g protein, so little extra oil is needed.
Grilled paneer tikka
Marinate and grill the cubes with peppers, which adds vegetables to a food with no fibre declared.
Matar paneer
Add the cubes to a peas and tomato gravy near the end, and use light oil or ghee, since the paneer already has 16 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes?
Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes are frozen paneer made from just milk, an acidity regulator and salt. It scores DA3: low on nutrition because little beyond protein and fat is declared, top marks on ingredients for the short, plain list, and a middle risk grade because of the saturated fat. Best used a few times a week in modest portions. 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 Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes?
Per 100 g, Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes has 304 kcal, 18 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 24 g fat and 16 g saturated fat. One serve (50 g, typical serve) has 152 kcal and 9 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes?
3 ingredients, in label order: Milk, Acidity Regulator (INS 330), Common Salt.
Does Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "No added preservatives and additives" needs care: No preservative is listed, but citric acid (INS 330) is an additive, listed as an acidity regulator. It costs no ingredient points. "Nutritious & Tasty" needs care: True for protein at 18 g per 100 g. It also carries 16 g saturated fat per 100 g, and no fibre or vitamins are declared.
Who should limit Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes?
Most adults: a few times a week. A 50 g serve has about 8 g saturated fat and 9 g protein. Children: a few times a week. Plain milk protein, but 16 g saturated fat per 100 g, so keep servings small. Heart health: occasionally. 16 g saturated fat per 100 g is over three times the high line.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes have?
Per 100 g, Sumeru Malai Paneer Cubes has 2 g sugar and 16 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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