Source: BroBible
Summary
A TikTok user criticized Babybel’s new “Mini Babybel Protein” cheese for offering minimal nutritional differences from existing varieties. The video, which gained 3.9 million views, highlights the product’s 5.2 grams of protein per portion, only 0.8 grams more than the original. The user questioned the marketing strategy behind the product, which was launched in the U.S. in 2025. Babybel markets the cheese as a high-protein snack, but the user argued that the branding exaggerates the product’s benefits. The trend of adding protein claims to everyday foods has grown, with 71% of Americans trying to increase protein intake by 2026.
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The habit gets a new name.
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Author: Evan Null
