Viral video of paneer quality test raises food safety concerns in India

A viral video shows a man testing paneer in a bread pakoda to see if it is real or fake. He claims the paneer is fake after using iodine tincture, which turned the sample black, while another sample remained unchanged. The video, shared by Nikhil Saini, has over 17 million views and sparked debate online. Some users support his claims, warning against eating paneer from street vendors, while others argue the iodine test only detects starch, not all impurities. Critics of the test point out that low-quality paneer may not contain starch but could still be made from synthetic milk. The discussion highlights concerns about food quality and safety in street food.