what is the process of preserving paneer called
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If you buy a paneer block from the market, wrap it in a wet muslin cloth and keep it in the fridge.
If you are planning to store paneer for long, you will have to moisten the muslin cloth every four to five hours as refrigeration tends to steal away the surface moisture.
In case you don’t have a muslin cloth, submerge the paneer block in a bowl of water and close the lid. Put the bowl in the fridge that will keep it moistened and soft. If you wish to store paneer for a longer period, remember to change the water every day. You can store homemade paneer the same way. However, don’t refrigerate paneer for more than two or three days.
If you buy packaged paneer, keep the pack in the fridge and take it out at least 30 minutes before you start cooking. Alternatively, dip the packet or the paneer cubes directly in a bowl of warm water to make it soft and moistened.
the process of preserving paneer is called pasteurisation