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Paneer is made by acid‑induced coagulation of milk proteins, forming curds that are then pressed into a firm cheese.
Origin: North Indian cuisine (Mughal era) — North India
See full technique reference →When the pH of milk falls below about 4.6, casein micelles aggregate into curds while whey proteins remain in solution. Lemon juice (pH≈2) or vinegar (pH≈2.5) provides the acid, and mild heating (80–90 °C) accelerates the reaction by increasing enzyme activity and reducing whey viscosity. The process can be precisely timed to achieve the desired curd firmness and texture.
Primary Reaction
Acid‑induced coagulation of casein micelles
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