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Frequently asked questions
What kind of cheese is Babybel?
Babybel Original is a semisoft cheese sealed in wax. Its label lists pasteurized cultured milk, salt and microbial enzymes, and it scores 2.0, which is Level 1 (Minimally Processed). The wax is packaging, not an ingredient.
Is Babybel or string cheese less processed?
Babybel Original scores lower in our analysis. 2.0 (Level 1) against 3.0 (Level 2), a 1.0 point gap. Both are natural cheese with short labels: Sargento String Cheese lists pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt and enzymes. Flavored and processed cheese snacks score differently.
How many ingredients are in Babybel and string cheese?
Babybel Original lists 3 and Sargento String Cheese lists 4.