Cheese Database

Halloumi vs Paneer

Halloumi

Milk
Mixed milk
Texture
Semi-hard
Type
Brined
Rind
No rind
Country
Cyprus
Status
PDO

Halloumi is the grilling cheese of Cyprus, and a protected name. The curd is heated, so a slab stays in one piece on a hot pan instead of melting into a puddle.

Paneer

Milk
Cow
Texture
Fresh
Type
Fresh
Rind
No rind
Country
India

Paneer is a fresh acid-set cheese from the Indian subcontinent. Hot milk is curdled with lemon, yogurt, or another acid. There is no rennet and no aging.