How to check freshness of paneer

I normally buy paneer only if it's packed within previous day of two. Apart from checking the date of packaging, is there anyway to check whether the paneer is fresh or sour? Also, when paneer itself has a tinge of sour taste, why do people soak paneer in vinegar before using it in curries?

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Best Answer

Paneer is a fresh cheese, which gives it a short shelf life, typically under two weeks if kept refridgerated. Outside we are talking a few hours. The higher water content of soft cheeses makes them a better medium for the growth of pathogens.

Paneer will go bad before one can tell from visual inspection. If you are like 90% of the population, trying a small piece will not harm you. If it tastes like sour milk, toss it.

Using vinegar is an old habit from times when refrigeration was not common. On foods with low moisture content, such as dried meats, a small spot of mold may have been washed with vinegar (an acid) preventing it from growing further. That idea must have transfered to paneer, but it is not applicable there because its water content makes it likely that the pathogens are also inside.

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Quick Answer about "How to check freshness of paneer"

Place a tiny bit on the tip of your tongue. If it feels sour or bitter you need to throw it away.

Test the texture of the paneer. It should not be slimy. ...

Smell the paneer – it should not have a sour or rancid smell.

Look at the colour. The product should be white.

Is it OK to eat expired paneer?

If you eat paneer or any expired food items, it will lead to indigestion, acidity, severe stomach pain, vomiting and more that affects our body. You should be very careful in having any food products. When you buy a food product see the expired date and use it before it get expired.

What is the expiry date of paneer?

Full Cream Fresh Paneer, Shelf Life: 90 DaysShelf Life90 DaysStorage Conditionstored under cool and dry condition at -15 degreesWeight100 gms,200 gms,500 gms,5 kgs,10 kgsFeaturesFresh,prepared from pure milk,without any preservatives,hygienicUsage/Applicationcan be used for various food preparations1 more row

How long does fresh paneer last in the fridge?

The shelf life of paneer is quite low and it loses freshness after \u2014two to three days when stored under refrigeration.

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