Babybel

Babybel Protein

Barcode 3073781216677

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No — Babybel Protein is not ultra-processed.

This cheese contains only basic ingredients (pasteurised milk, salt, lactic ferments, vegetarian rennet). These are traditional cheese-making components without ultra-processed additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or industrial sugar syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pasteurised milk

Milk that has been heat-treated to kill pathogenic bacteria (pasteurisation) while preserving most nutrients; a basic dairy ingredient used in many products.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

lactic ferments

Cultures containing lactic acid bacteria used for fermentation or yogurt production.
OK

vegetarian rennet allergen information contains: milk

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Common questions about Babybel Protein

Is Babybel Protein ultra-processed?

No — Babybel Protein by Babybel is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cheese contains only basic ingredients (pasteurised milk, salt, lactic ferments, vegetarian rennet). These are traditional cheese-making components without ultra-processed additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavorings, or industrial sugar syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under the NOVA system.

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.