By Yash Lakhan
January 19, 2024
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Both paneer and tofu are popular protein sources that you will see in healthy diets both for muscle gain and healthy weight loss. But what's the difference between these identical-looking foods? Keep reading to learn more about the distinctions between them.
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Tofu is manufactured from soy milk, also referred to as bean curd or soy paneer.
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Paneer, a dairy product prepared from the milk of cows, goats, or buffalo, is sometimes referred to as Indian cheese or cottage cheese.
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Bean curd, or tofu, is produced from soy milk whereas paneer uses either goat, buffalo, or cow milk in its production.
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The texture of paneer is crumbly, whereas tofu is soft and spongy.
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While paneer has a somewhat sweet and tangy flavour, tofu has a neutral flavour.
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Both are great sources of protein but when compared, paneer contains more protein than tofu per serving.
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Paneer, which is usually grilled or pan-fried and enjoyed in curries, tofu can be prepared in a number of ways, including frying, boiling, or steaming.
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