what is the difference between "paneer" and "cheese" ?

Answer 1

Paneer is raw and freshly made and does not contain much fat or cholestral, etc.It can be taken by patients and childredn and it is easily digestable. But Cheese have many added properties and any one want to be fat can easily depend on it and take regularly. Read the difference:-

Paneer (in Persian پنير sometimes spelled Panir or Paner), is the most common Indian form of cheese. It is an unaged, acid-set, non-melting Farmer cheese that is similar to acid-set fresh mozzarella and queso blanco, except that it does not have salt added. Like mozzarella, Bengali paneer is beaten or kneaded. However, other types of paneer are simply pressed. Paneer is the only type of cheese indigenous to the Indian subcontinent, and is most commonly used in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine. Unlike most cheeses in the world, the making of paneer does not involve rennet; it is therefore completely vegetarian. Paneer is a primary source of protein for Buddhists (typically those of South Asian origin) who adhere to vegetarian but not to vegan diets.

Cheese is a solid food made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep, and other mammals. The milk is curdled using some combination of rennet (or rennet substitutes) and acidification. Bacteria acidify the milk and play a role in defining the texture and flavor of most cheeses. Some cheeses also feature molds, either on the outer rind or throughout.There are hundreds of types of cheese produced all over the world. Different styles and flavors of cheese are the result of using different species of bacteria and molds, different levels of milk fat, variations in length of aging, differing processing treatments (cheddaring, pulling, brining, mold wash) and different breeds of cows, sheep, or other mammals. Other factors include animal diet and the addition of flavoring agents such as herbs, spices, or wood smoke. Whether the milk is pasteurized may also affect the flavor.

Answer 2

Paneer is the Indian name for curd, or fresh non-aged cheese. Milk is boiled and lemon is added, which causes it to separate into curds (like cottage cheese) and whey, the clear yellowish liquid in the milk. It is then poured into a cheesecloth and hung, to drain out all the liquid. (The whey is nutritious and can be used in soups, etc.) After several hours the solid 'paneer', or fresh cheese, can be used in many dishes--- cut into squares, fried, made into sweets, etc. It is sweet, like milk.
What we usually refer to as cheese is milk that has been curdled with enzymes, often taken from the stomachs of slaughtered calves. Again, the liquid is separated from the solid curds. The curds are salted, pressed into molds, and aged in various ways depending on the type of cheese being produced.

Answer 3

Type of India cheese
Paneer
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Paneer (in Persian پنير sometimes spelled Panir or Paner), is the most common Indian form of cheese. It is an unaged, acid-set, non-melting Farmer cheese that is similar to acid-set fresh mozzarella and queso blanco, except that it does not have salt added. Like mozzarella, Bengali paneer is beaten or kneaded. However, other types of paneer are simply pressed. Paneer is the only type of cheese indigenous to the Indian subcontinent, and is most commonly used in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine. Unlike most cheeses in the world, the making of paneer does not involve rennet; it is therefore completely vegetarian. Paneer is a primary source of protein for Buddhists (typically those of South Asian origin) who adhere to vegetarian but not to vegan diets.

Paneer is known in North India and Pakistan by the same name; however, in Orissa and Bengal it is known by the name "Chhena" and in south India, by names derived from "Panneer" and "Channa" (not to be confused with Chana, the Indian name for the chick pea).

Answer 4

The ingredients make it different. Paneer is cottage cheese made from cow milk. Cheese is made from cow milk along with the milk of other mammals.

Answer 5

paneer is a sort of fresh cheese, easy to make self at home.
it doesnt have any strong taste, its texture is similar to tofu´s, and you can use it just like the tofu.
ideal for frying too, it does not melt at all.

Answer 6

paneer is ricotta cheese and cheese well that can be any type of cheese for example palmerson, mozzerella etc.

Answer 7

panner is also called cottage cheese. There are of course more varieties in cheese.