Delhi’s Fake Cheese Scandal: Festival Fraud as Urea, Detergent Used to Cut Costs

Fake paneer sale exposed in Delhi: With the excitement of Diwali, the demand for paneer is skyrocketing in Delhi markets. But amidst this happiness, a big danger is looming—the business of fake cheese. This fake cheese being sold at cheap prices in small shops is not only emptying your pockets but is also poisoning your health. A prominent cheese merchant whose business has been thriving since 1952, said that dangerous chemicals like urea, detergent, tinopal and ala are added to fake cheese, which give it shine but damage the kidneys and liver. Let us learn how to avoid this trap.

Game of fake cheese 

Dheeraj Arora reveals that when the price of milk is Rs 79 a liter, how can real cheese be cheap? In areas like Sadar Bazaar, cheese is being sold for Rs 150-200 per kg, but it is fake. The number of buffaloes and cows in the country is not as much as the amount of cheese being sold. Customers are risking their lives in pursuit of cheap cheese. The price of real cheese is not less than Rs 340-400 per kg. Eating fake cheese is causing diabetes, heart diseases and serious digestive problems. Arora said, “Customers come and argue that it is cheaper in Sadar, but cheap means fake!”

Easy identification of Paneer: Test at home in 2 minutes

Check for yourself by following these 6 easy methods:

• Smoothness test: When real cheese is cut, smoothness will be visible inside, not on top.
• Softness when cooked: It becomes very soft when cooked and dissolves as soon as it is placed in the mouth.
• Grinding when crushed: If you cut it and crush it with hands, it will grind completely, there will be no stickiness.
• Fragrance: There will be a fresh smell of milk inside.
• Taste: You will feel the taste of pure milk when eaten.
• Price: Never consider cheap paneer below Rs 300.

Warning signs of fake cheese: avoid these symptoms

These 6 signs indicate that the cheese is fake—don't ignore them:

• Smoothness on the top: When cut, you will find smoothness on the top and dry inside.
• Rubber-like stretch: When crushed, it will stretch like rubber but will not crush.
• Smell of chemicals: There is no taste of milk when eaten, but there is the smell of chemicals.
• Hardness when cooked: When cooked, it will become hard like rubber and will have to be chewed.
• Cheap price: If you get Rs 100-150 per kg, then refuse immediately—this is a trap of Sadar Bazaar.
• Dryness: Feels dry from inside, no wetness or softness.

Expert advice: Be alert, save health

Dheeraj Arora warned that sellers of fake cheese have become a challenge for genuine traders. Buy only from trusted shops during festive shopping. The Delhi government also needs strict investigation, because no checking is being done. Remember, don't buy poison on the cheap!