Thirumala Paneer
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Thirumala Paneer is a plain fresh paneer made from just milk solids and citric acid. It scores DA3: nutrition is low because fat supplies most of the calories and no fibre is declared, ingredients are strong for the two-item list, and risk is moderate because of the saturated fat. Best in modest portions, a few times a week, alongside vegetables.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- Milk Solids
- Citric Acid (INS 330)
The label gives no sugar figure, so there is nothing to count in teaspoons.
| Energy | 310.7 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 25.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 35.8 mg |
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What to know about Thirumala Paneer
Two-item paneer, but 17.9 g saturated fat
Thirumala Paneer is a 500 g pack of fresh paneer, made by Thirumala Milk Products in Chennai from two ingredients: milk solids and citric acid (INS 330). It is bought as a cooking ingredient for curries, fillings and salads, and by vegetarians who want a protein food. The list gives no percentages.
Per 100 g you get 310.7 kcal, 18.5 g protein, 2.27 g carbohydrate and no added sugar. The cost is in the fat: 25.3 g per 100 g, of which 17.9 g is saturated. Trans fat is declared at 0.7 g per 100 g, and no hydrogenated fat is listed. The panel gives no sodium, fibre or vitamin figures.
The pack calls it a great source of protein, and the numbers back that up. Fresh and Tasty and Source of Purity are softer phrases, though the short list does keep the pack simple. CleanPlate scores it DA3.
Why Thirumala Paneer scores DA3
Nutrition is a D because fat, not protein, supplies most of the calories and no fibre is declared. Ingredients are an A on two plain items, and risk is a 3 on 17.9 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 18.5 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 311 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why D
Protein is 18.5 g per 100 g, but the energy is 310.7 kcal and fat gives most of it, so the protein is spread over a lot of calories. Carbohydrate is only 2.27 g and added sugar is 0 g.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, and the pack itself says it is not a significant source of vitamin A, iron or fibre. Nothing else adds to 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 (INS 330), nothing else. Citric acid is an additive that carries no ingredient points lost, and there is no hydrogenated fat, dye, sweetener or flavouring.
No label promise is hollow, so nothing costs ingredient points here. Percentages are not given, which is the only gap.
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
- Saturated fat
- 17.9 g
- Trans fat
- 0.7 g
03 Load risk: why 3
Saturated fat drives the risk number: 17.9 g per 100 g, more than three times the 5 g high line. Energy adds a little at 310.7 kcal per 100 g.
Added sugar is 0 g, and the declared trans fat of 0.7 g is accepted because no hydrogenated fat is listed. No sodium is declared, so it plays no part in the number.
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 (17.9g)
- −Red flag: Contains trans fat (0.7g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (18.5g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Thirumala Paneer live up to its claims?
The protein claim holds at 18.5 g per 100 g. Source of Purity is a loose phrase, though the two-item list is short and plain.
- On the packHolds
“Great source of Protein”
18.5 g protein per 100 g, from the milk solids that lead the list.
- On the packBe careful
“Source of Purity”
The list is just milk solids and citric acid, which is simple. The phrase is not defined, and the paneer still has 17.9 g saturated fat per 100 g.
- On the packHolds
“Fresh and Tasty”
A taste claim that cannot be measured. The pack gives a best-before of 30 days when kept below 4°C, and the list has no preservative.
What's in Thirumala Paneer?
Milk solids and citric acid are the whole list, with no additive of concern. The thing to watch is the saturated fat that milk fat brings.
The ingredient list, read for you
Milk solids lead and are most of the product, with citric acid (INS 330) as the only other item. No percentages are declared, so the split is not known. Citric acid is an acid used in small amounts, and nothing in the list is a sweetener, colour or flavour.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
17.9 g per 100 g, more than three times the 5 g high line. A 100 g serve takes in all of it.
- Energy densityWorth watching
310.7 kcal per 100 g, with fat giving about three quarters of the calories.
- Trans fatWorth watching
0.7 g per 100 g is declared. No hydrogenated fat is listed, so it is accepted as coming from the milk.
- Citric acid (INS 330)Fine
The only additive, and it costs no ingredient points.
- ProteinFine
18.5 g per 100 g, with no added sugar.
What it doesn’t have
- No sodium, fibre, total sugar or vitamin and mineral figures are declared on the panel.
- No percentages are given for the ingredients.
Who should eat Thirumala Paneer?
A few times a week for most adults. Anyone watching heart health should go lighter, and anyone with lactose intolerance should check with their doctor.
- Most adultsA few times a week
18.5 g protein per 100 g, but 17.9 g saturated fat comes with it.
- ChildrenA few times a week
Plain two-item list, in small portions, as saturated fat is 17.9 g per 100 g.
- Heart healthOccasionally
17.9 g saturated fat per 100 g is over three times the high line.
- Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor
Made from milk solids, and the panel does not declare lactose.
Myths about Thirumala Paneer
Paneer is a protein food, but it is not lean: 25.3 g fat per 100 g gives it about three quarters of its calories.
Myth: Is paneer a lean protein?
No. It has 18.5 g protein per 100 g, but 25.3 g fat and 17.9 g saturated fat, so fat gives about three quarters of the calories.
Recipes with Thirumala Paneer
Use it as the protein in a vegetable-heavy dish, with the portion kept near 100 g per person, to balance its 310.7 kcal per 100 g.
Paneer bhurji with vegetables
Crumble about 100 g per person into onion, tomato and peppers, so the 310.7 kcal per 100 g is spread over a plate that is mostly vegetables.
Palak paneer
Cube the paneer into a spinach gravy, using a modest 100 g serve to bring 18.5 g protein to the dish.
Paneer salad topping
Add cubes to a salad raw, as the pack suggests. Salt is added at the time of cooking, as the pack advises.
Grilled paneer tikka
Grill rather than deep fry, to avoid adding more fat to the 25.3 g per 100 g already in the paneer.
Thirumala Paneer: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Thirumala Paneer?
Thirumala Paneer is a plain fresh paneer made from just milk solids and citric acid. It scores DA3: nutrition is low because fat supplies most of the calories and no fibre is declared, ingredients are strong for the two-item list, and risk is moderate because of the saturated fat. Best in modest portions, a few times a week, alongside vegetables. 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 Thirumala Paneer?
Per 100 g, Thirumala Paneer has 311 kcal, 18.5 g protein, 2.3 g carbohydrate, 25.3 g fat and 17.9 g saturated fat. One serve (100 g, typical serve) has 311 kcal and 18.5 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Thirumala Paneer?
2 ingredients, in label order: Milk Solids, Citric Acid (INS 330).
Does Thirumala Paneer live up to its claims?
3 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 needs care. "Source of Purity" needs care: The list is just milk solids and citric acid, which is simple. The phrase is not defined, and the paneer still has 17.9 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Who should limit Thirumala Paneer?
Most adults: a few times a week. 18.5 g protein per 100 g, but 17.9 g saturated fat comes with it. Children: a few times a week. Plain two-item list, in small portions, as saturated fat is 17.9 g per 100 g. Heart health: occasionally. 17.9 g saturated fat per 100 g is over three times the high line.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Thirumala Paneer have?
Per 100 g, Thirumala Paneer has 0 g added sugar and 17.9 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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