The effect of edible coating and packaging materials on acidity, pH and shelf life of paneer were studied. Freshly prepared uncoated paneer sample had 0.185%acidity and pH 5.78±0.092, while edible coated samples had 0.125% acidity and pH 5.80±0.062. Coated paneer samples packed in laminates without vacuum showed increase in acidity up to 0.390% and decrease in pH upto 5.45, without any deterioration, with maximum shelf life of 45 days of storage at 5±1°C.
coating, packaging, low-density polyethylene, storage temperatures
