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Babybel Is Bringing Plant-Based Cheese Wheels to the U.S.
https://www.yahoo.com ^ | FEBRUARY 2, 2022 | Mike Pomranz

Posted on 02/04/2022 12:02:25 PM PST by Red Badger

Courtesy of Bel Brands USA

With its distinctive red wax packaging, Babybel — which first launched in its mini form in 1977 — conjures up fond memories of opening up tiny cheese presents for a quick childhood snack. But though nostalgia may draw adults to the brand, Babybel is hoping a modern twist will inspire a new generation of fans: Babybel Plant-Based.

Launched in the United Kingdom in January, a plant-based version of the classic Babybel cheese snack is slated to arrive on this side of the pond next month, according to Bel Brands USA. The company, which owns other recognizable names like Laughing Cow, said the new dairy-free cheese will join its existing plant-based products Boursin Dairy-Free and its entire Nurishh product line.

Babybel says that its plant-based variety "mimics the same great taste" of its traditional cheese "now in a certified plant-based, non-GMO project verified, and certified vegan snack." The results are said to offer "a soft, smooth, and creamy texture, developed to taste like Mozzarella" — oh, and it's now in a green wax coating instead of a red one.

"At Bel Brands USA, we believe we can set the tone for the future of the cheese industry through a consumer- and customer-centric approach to innovation that focuses on products that meet evolving demands, even as those demands continue to shift," Shannon Maher, the company's chief marketing officer, stated.

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To: glorgau

What is exactly “Plant-Based”?

Invented by your friendly Global Warming Nuts


41 posted on 02/04/2022 12:36:02 PM PST by butlerweave
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To: Red Badger

We are in the era of fake. Fake meat, fake cheese, fake news, fake vaxxine, fake genders, fake president, fake .........


42 posted on 02/04/2022 12:47:59 PM PST by Cold Heart
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To: Sparticus

Even processed cheese is still mixed milk and cheese


43 posted on 02/04/2022 12:48:16 PM PST by kaktuskid
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To: glorgau

Lexicographic brilliance noted.


44 posted on 02/04/2022 12:50:55 PM PST by Worldtraveler once upon a time
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To: Jamestown1630

i personally would eat weedburgers if...

it really tasted good, not necessarily like meat but good, AND it’s not more expensive


45 posted on 02/04/2022 12:52:33 PM PST by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: Chode

That was the thing about it - it was reminiscent of a real burger, but very different, and very good.

I just worry about what goes into this stuff - haven’t there been some questions about nonfermented soy products?


46 posted on 02/04/2022 12:57:31 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Jamestown1630

don’t know... never ate it

i do know it’s bad for women’s hormones though


47 posted on 02/04/2022 1:03:34 PM PST by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: dfwgator

I’ve seen some adds for plant-based eggs as well.

No thanks.


48 posted on 02/04/2022 1:05:03 PM PST by libertylover (Our BIGGEST problem, by far, is that most of the media is hate & agenda driven, not truth driven.)
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To: Chode

The place I had it was in a mall eatery and called ‘Flamers’.
If it’s the same chain that’s still around, their main website doesn’t show it on the menu, but I think some locations have it.


49 posted on 02/04/2022 1:05:40 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Red Badger

Why are vegetables now being made to taste like Cheese? If I want to taste Cheese I will Eat CHEESE!
Please! No Gouda or Limburger!

Do the cheese makers make their product taste like vegetables? NO!


50 posted on 02/04/2022 1:05:55 PM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar (BACK IN FACEBOOK JAIL, JUST A FEW MORE HOURS! THEN OUT! On GAB now. Some real cranks there!)
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To: Red Badger

Lefties hate animal agriculture .
They will push this stuff hard and I do feel it’s a real threat to animal agriculture.


51 posted on 02/04/2022 1:09:07 PM PST by HereInTheHeartland (Leave me alone, I have no incriminating evidence on the Clinton's )
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

What’s wrong with Gouda?

And smoked Gouda is wonderful.


52 posted on 02/04/2022 1:09:27 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Jamestown1630

Gouda smells like my dad’s dirty,sweaty feet. Still remember the stench!


53 posted on 02/04/2022 1:11:40 PM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar (BACK IN FACEBOOK JAIL, JUST A FEW MORE HOURS! THEN OUT! On GAB now. Some real cranks there!)
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

I have never noticed that at all. Have you got the right cheese?


54 posted on 02/04/2022 1:13:04 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Chode

I looked up some of the highly rated ones, and the ‘Beyond Meat Beyond Burgers’ get pretty good reviews.

Surprisingly, they have no soy protein and a lot of the other newer ones don’t either:

https://www.beyondmeat.com/en-US/products/the-beyond-burger


55 posted on 02/04/2022 1:27:59 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Jamestown1630

but it costs more than meat


56 posted on 02/04/2022 1:31:14 PM PST by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: Red Badger

I’m part of their panel. None of us want it but they’re going ahead with it anyway. Watch it not sell..


57 posted on 02/04/2022 1:44:56 PM PST by Trillian
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To: Chode

Yeah, I looked it up locally and it does appear to cost more.

But hamburger keeps going up and up.


58 posted on 02/04/2022 1:53:02 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Red Badger

Remember how good for you margarine was supposed to be?

And it tastes just like butter! Even better than butter! In fact I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter.


59 posted on 02/04/2022 2:05:12 PM PST by seowulf (Civilization begins with order, grows with liberty, and dies with chaos...Will Durant)
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To: seowulf
Remember how good for you margarine was supposed to be?

"If you think it's Butter, but it's snot....it's Chiffon!"

60 posted on 02/04/2022 2:05:57 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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