Paneer
Other names Indian cottage cheese, ponir
Paneer: low in FODMAPs and lactose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsLow
Paneer is a fresh cheese, and fresh cheeses are low for a different reason from aged ones: the lactose left with the whey when the curd was drained, rather than being eaten over time. Removal beats fermentation here, and it happens in an afternoon rather than a season.
- LactoseFODMAPsLow
Paneer is the exception in this group: it is set with acid rather than with a culture, so no bacteria ever ate any of its lactose. Only the draining removed any, which is why it sits at the top of the fresh cheeses here despite tasting of almost nothing.
Sources· 2
- USDA FoodData Central
- McCance & Widdowson's Composition of Foods (PHE, 2015)
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does paneer affect?
Paneer is notable for FODMAPs and lactose. Clear on histamine, tyramine, salicylate, sucrose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does paneer contain FODMAPs?
Paneer contains only low levels of FODMAPs. Paneer is a fresh cheese, and fresh cheeses are low for a different reason from aged ones: the lactose left with the whey when the curd was drained, rather than being eaten over time. Removal beats fermentation here, and it happens in an afternoon rather than a season.
Does paneer contain lactose?
Paneer contains only low levels of lactose. Paneer is the exception in this group: it is set with acid rather than with a culture, so no bacteria ever ate any of its lactose. Only the draining removed any, which is why it sits at the top of the fresh cheeses here despite tasting of almost nothing. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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