“Analogue Paneer Isn’t Fake”: Sanjeev Kapoor On FSSAI Rules & What Consumers Must Know

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, in an exclusive conversation with India Today Group’s Sneha Mordani, explains the difference between dairy paneer and analogue paneer. Addressing the common perception that analogue paneer is “fake”, Kapoor points out that it is not necessarily fake and is approved under FSSAI regulations, but consumers must be clearly informed about what they are buying. He draws a parallel with the chocolate industry, explaining how traditional chocolates made primarily with cocoa butter have increasingly used other fats, including vegetable fats and palm oil. Kapoor’s larger point is about transparency: food products can use permitted alternatives, but consumers should know exactly what they are eating.