Babybel
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Babybel is a brand of cheese sold internationally. The Bel Group introduced Babybel in 1952, five years after Bonbel.[1][dead link] Babybel is a processed cheese that is easily recognizable due to its distinctive red wax. In 1977, Bel launched Mini Babybel, which is marketed as a natural, convenient snack and is manufactured in Évron, in the northwest of France.
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[edit] Varieties
The original Mini Babybel, a Dutch Edam variety, is encased in red wax. Other varieties are available such as Mini Babybel Light (diet version of the Edam variety) in red wax with a light blue label, Cheddar in purple wax, Emmental (known as Swiss in Canada and the U.S.) in yellow wax, Gouda in gold wax and Goat in green wax.
[edit] Advertising
An advertising jingle associated with the product plays on the lyrics of the Beach Boys song Barbara Ann. The song can be heard on their website.
[edit] Enzymes
The enzymes (rennet) in the original and light Mini Babybel cheeses (red wax) are suitable for vegans. The enzymes in other varieties of Babybel cheeses are animal-based.[2]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Mini Babybel websites: France, United Kingdom, United States,
- Groupe Bel official website
