Babybel Original is a mild, semi-soft Edam-style cow’s milk cheese, made as 100% real cheese and coated in that iconic red wax for freshness and easy snacking.

Quick Scoop

  • Babybel Original is made in the style of Dutch Edam: pale yellow, mild, slightly nutty, and creamy.
  • It’s a semi-soft, pasteurized cow’s milk cheese with just a few ingredients (milk, bacterial cultures, salt, vegetarian/microbial rennet).
  • The line now includes other varieties (e.g., Gouda, mozzarella, white cheddar, Monterey Jack and plant‑based versions), but “what kind of cheese is Babybel” usually refers to the original Edam-style mini wheels.

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