Yesterday, the kids and I headed into town to check out the Arla B.O.B milk pop-up and take part in their taste test challenge. I’d heard a little bit about this new milk on the dairy aisle and was curious to learn more—especially because it claims to offer the taste of semi-skimmed milk with none of the fat!
So, what is Arla B.O.B milk?
B.O.B stands for “Best of Both”—it’s a skimmed milk that tastes like semi-skimmed, giving you the benefit of less fat without compromising on flavour. Sounds a bit too good to be true, right? I thought so too, which made me even more eager to give it a try.
Here’s how Arla describes it:
“Milk lovers rejoice! We’ve freshened up fresh milk by adding this little ray of sunshine to the dairy aisle. Free from artificial ingredients and additives, this yellow-lidded skimmed milk is enriched with naturally occurring milk protein to deliver a taste as good as semi-skimmed.”
The Taste Test
At the pop-up, we were given two unlabelled samples—one was regular semi-skimmed milk, the other was Arla B.O.B. The goal was to see if we could tell the difference. Honestly? We couldn’t. Even my daughter Evie, who is a self-declared milk enthusiast and usually sticks to whole or semi-skimmed, happily drank the B.O.B milk without hesitation.
I even tried it in a cup of tea (I usually take mine with whole milk), and I was impressed. It wasn’t watery or thin, and although I could just about tell it wasn’t whole milk, it was much closer in taste than I expected.
Backed by Research
It’s not just our family who were convinced. Arla tested B.O.B milk with 208 regular semi-skimmed milk drinkers aged 16–85. When asked about overall taste, aroma, texture, and appearance, the results showed that people couldn’t distinguish between Arla B.O.B and regular semi-skimmed milk. Pretty impressive!
A Smart Swap for Healthier Living
With plans to start a healthier eating plan soon, I’m definitely switching to B.O.B milk. It feels like an easy way to cut down on fat without giving up the taste I like—especially in tea and cereal.
Where to Buy
Arla B.O.B milk is available at all major supermarkets and is currently on offer at Tesco for just £1—a great time to try it out for yourself!