Cheese Database

Paneer vs Queso fresco

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.

Queso fresco

Milk
Cow
Texture
Fresh
Type
Fresh
Rind
No rind
Country
Mexico

Queso fresco is a fresh, mild cow's-milk cheese used across Mexico. It crumbles. It is lightly salty and not aged.