Al Rawabi Skimmed Milk has almost all the fat removed while keeping the same fresh, pasteurised quality the brand is known for, which makes it the go-to pick for anyone counting calories without giving up dairy altogether. It's especially popular for protein shakes and smoothies, since it mixes cleanly with fruit or whey powder without adding extra richness, and it works well stirred into black tea or filter coffee where you don't want the milk to dominate the flavour. Because there's so little fat to work with, it froths into a thinner, less stable foam than full fat milk, so if you're after a thick cappuccino crown this isn't the carton to reach for.

The same applies in cooking: curries and rice puddings made with skimmed milk tend to stay looser and need a longer simmer or a cornflour slurry to thicken properly, since there's less fat to bind them. It still carries the same calcium and protein you'd expect from milk, just without the extra fat calories. When buying, choose a well-chilled carton with an unbroken seal, and once opened, keep it toward the back of the fridge and finish it within a few days for the best taste.

If you'd rather compare it with a creamier option first, you can order fresh milk online in UAE and see the full range. QuicKart brings it to your door fresh, with free delivery anywhere in the country.