# Aaj Tak sting alleges widespread sale of analogue paneer in NCR 2026-08-06T20:50:39+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet An Aaj Tak sting in February 2026 alleged that analogue paneer and other adulterated foods are being supplied across Delhi-NCR. The report identified Mewat in Haryana as a major source of analogue paneer, and Shamli and Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh as supply centres for synthetic milk and khoya. It said one supplier offered the product at Rs 80 per kg, compared with about Rs 450 for branded dairy paneer, while another claimed daily supplies of 1,200 to 1,300 kg. The report also alleged the use of vegetable oil, starch, soda, vanaspati and soapstone in these products. Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat have banned analogue paneer, according to Aaj Tak. The report said FSSAI has not imposed a nationwide ban, viewing the product differently from the three states. Aaj Tak also claimed that adulterated supplies reach hotels, restaurants and institutional kitchens in the National Capital Region. The report’s allegations require testing and enforcement action, rather than assumption that every paneer dish is unsafe. ## Coverage - aajtak.in Tags: adulteration, analogue paneer, Delhi NCR, food safety, FSSAI Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/aaj-tak-sting-alleges-widespread-sale-of-analogue-paneer-in-ncr/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/aaj-tak-sting-alleges-widespread-sale-of-analogue-paneer-in-ncr/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.