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Babybel by Babybel
Babybel

Babybel

Barcode 3073780225960
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Babybel is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, traditional cheese-making ingredients.

Mini Original is not ultra-processed. It consists of pasteurised milk, salt, lactic ferments, and vegetarian rennet—traditional ingredients used to make cheese, without industrial additives or formulations that would qualify it as NOVA ultra-processed.

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Common questions about Babybel

Is Babybel ultra-processed?

No — Babybel by Babybel is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Mini Original is not ultra-processed. It consists of pasteurised milk, salt, lactic ferments, and vegetarian rennet—traditional ingredients used to make cheese, without industrial additives or formulations that would qualify it as NOVA ultra-processed.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.

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