Babybel Light Cheese Snack | Babybel® (2024)

FAQs

Is Babybel light cheese healthy? ›

With 6g of Protein and only 50 calories per serving, this lower calorie cheese is a great option when looking for a light snack that won't weigh you down. Pair it with your favorite fruits, veggies or crackers for an easy, quick snack any time of the day.

How many Babybels can I eat at once? Babybels are very handy to pop in a lunch box or have as a snack. They contain 140mg of calcium per Babybel so useful for increasing calcium intake. They also contain salt, so stick to only 1-2 per day.

Light cheese, full-on taste

Mini Babybel ® Light cheese has all the smooth taste you'd expect from a Babybel, but with 47% less fat. At 42 kcals per little cheese, it is rich in calcium and protein, and a handy and delicious portion – helpful when counting the calories.

The "Original", most popular, Mini Babybel is an Edam-style cheese made from pasteurised milk, rennet, lactic ferments, and salt.

In fact, NHS 'Eat Well Plate' recommend that we eat some dairy or dairy alternative products every day, as part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Mini Babybel ® does not only offer you convenience, but also, as they're in portions, they are offering portion-control, a proven help in eating the right amount.

The protective wax we use to coat our products is made of a blend of paraffin and microcrystalline waxes and colouring, which specifically contains no bisphenol A. It's “food safe” and meets very strict regulatory standards. It poses no health risk if accidentally ingested while you or your child snacks.

Babybel® Light

With 30% less fat than Babybel Original, Light is proud of its great taste and soft texture. Less fat doesn't have to mean less enjoyment! To bite into this delicate cheese is akin to diving into a soft cloud. Don't miss out on it, this light version will not disappoint!

Yes, Babybel is a processed product, but this is no different from any other cheese. All cheese is 'processed' from the original ingredients of milk, salt, and microbial enzymes (starter culture). However, it is worth noting that Babybel contains no colors, flavors, or other additives.

Babybel Light Cheese rounds are 1-2 points each, so you could really up the volume on this snack. Fruit is always a ZeroPoint food, and cuties pair perfectly with this cheese.

Babybel cheese is a classic, tasty snack loved by many for its portability, fun packaging and versatility in pairing with other foods. It's also appreciated for having a dairy-free version.

Does Babybel need to be refrigerated? ›

Does the cheese need to be refrigerated? Mini Babybel® cheese should be refrigerated at all times when not being consumed. We advise that when taken on the go, cheese is safe unrefrigerated for 2-4 hours, and remaining cheese, if there is any, can then be safely returned to the fridge.

Coating cheese using food-grade wax is often a method used on other hard and semi-hard cheeses that only need a few months to age. Much like with Babybel cheese, wax helps prevent unwanted mold growth and retains moisture while cheese is aged.

Babybel Has Double The Amount Of Protein Than The Laughing Cow. Each piece of Babybel mini provides 4 g of protein, while each wedge of The Laughing Cow provide 2 g. While both products are at similar wedge, this huge difference in protein usually indicates that Babybel contains more real milk than The Laughing Cow.

Babybel remains committed to delivering high quality, 100% real cheese goodness.

Cheese is a great source of protein and calcium but is often high in saturated fat and salt. This means eating too much could lead to high cholesterol and high blood pressure, increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).