semi-hard · cow milk · France · $

Babybel

Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 7/10

sharpness 3/10

creaminess 5/10

firmness 5/10

pungency 2/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Babybel with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 3) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Babybel

Dunlop cheese a very close match across the board Danbo similar overall, but more creaminess Colby similar overall, but more meltability Edam similar overall, but more sharpness Muenster similar overall, but more meltability Wensleydale similar overall, but less meltability