Kosher Dairy in India: A Guide for Ghee, Paneer, Cheese, and Milk Product Manufacturers
India is the world’s largest milk producer, and its dairy sector supplies everything from everyday milk to ghee, paneer, butter, curd, milk powder, and a growing range of cheeses. Dairy is also one of the most closely examined categories in kosher certification, because milk products have their own rules and a long list of ingredients and processing aids that need review. This guide explains how kosher dairy certification works, what makes it different from other food categories, and what dairy businesses in seven major Indian cities should prepare. Why Dairy Gets Special Attention Kosher law treats dairy as its own category. Dairy products must come from kosher animals, must never be combined with meat, and must be made with approved ingredients and equipment. Because most dairy items are made from just a few raw materials, many manufacturers assume certification will be simple. In practice, the details of processing, cultures, enzymes, and shared equipment need careful documen...