As per food safety authorities quoted by reports, paneer is the most adulterated food product in India.
Real paneer is Soft, crumbly, and easily breaks, but Fake Paneer is rubbery, chewy, and may not crumble easily.
Drop a cube into hot water. If it turns rubbery or leaves an oily film, it could be synthetic.
Drop a cube of paneer in a glass of water. If it floats or dissolves, it is fake, but if it sinks to the bottom, it is real paneer.
Burn a small piece pf paneer and if it smells like plastic, it likely contains synthetic compounds, hence it is fake paneer.
Always check for the FSSAI certification and manufacturing details on the packaging.