Babybel

Mini Light*

Barcode 3073780897358

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

No — Mini Light* is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are pasteurized cow’s milk, salt, lactic ferments, and coagulant. These are basic dairy ingredients used to make cheese and do not include industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, according to the NOVA system, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food; it is a minimally processed/processed dairy product (NOVA 3), not UPF (NOVA 4).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pasteurized cow's milk

A basic dairy liquid obtained from cows, pasteurized to kill pathogens; used as a staple ingredient in many dairy products.
OK

salt

A basic mineral used as a seasoning and preservative in foods.
OK

lactic cultures

Cultures of lactic acid bacteria used to ferment milk and develop dairy products like yogurt and cheese.
UPF

coagulant

Enzymatic or microbial agent used to coagulate milk in cheese making (e.g., rennet or microbial coagulants).

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Common questions about Mini Light*

Is Mini Light* ultra-processed?

No — Mini Light* by Babybel is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are pasteurized cow’s milk, salt, lactic ferments, and coagulant. These are basic dairy ingredients used to make cheese and do not include industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, according to the NOVA system, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food; it is a minimally processed/processed dairy product (NOVA 3), not UPF (NOVA 4).

Which ingredients in Mini Light* are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mini Light* as an ultra-processed marker: coagulant. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.