Desert milk, from farm to fridge
Thousands of families drink fresh cow’s milk in the morning; milk is sold all across the country in supermarkets or corner grocery stores
at a price affordable to the most modest budget. Almarai started in 1977 with
300 cows; it is known for its quality; in 2012 they have over 130,000 Dutch cows
located in Riyadh. Almarai follows the production process from udder to fridge.
About two thirds of the milk is used for other dairy products such as yoghurts
and cheese. Half a century ago, fresh milk in the Arabian Peninsula came from
goats or camels and was stored in earthenware jars soaked in water in lieu of a fridge.
Cow’s milk came in cans, evaporated, condensed or powdered.
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