Almarai Full Fat Fresh Milk is one of the most recognised names on UAE breakfast tables, pasteurised rather than UHT-treated, which is why it tastes closer to milk straight from a dairy than a long-life carton. The full fat content gives it a satisfying, rounded flavour that holds up well in a glass on its own, in a bowl of cereal, or stirred into a strong cup of karak or Turkish coffee. It's a good all-rounder in the kitchen too, useful for a béchamel sauce, a simple custard, or thickening into a rice pudding, and it gives Indian classics like kheer or a Middle Eastern muhallabia a fuller, creamier finish than a leaner milk would. Because it's fresh rather than shelf-stable, it needs continuous refrigeration and a shorter shelf life than Almarai's long-life range, so it's best bought regularly rather than stockpiled.

When selecting a carton, check that it's cold to the touch and the seal hasn't been broken, and once home, store it at the back of the fridge rather than the door to keep the temperature steady. Give it a quick shake before pouring, since a little cream can separate toward the top. If you want to compare fresh milk options before you commit, you can pick from our fresh milk range and see what suits your household best.

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