VIDEOClick to see full answer. In this regard, is it safe to eat the wax on babybel?Our wax is composed of fully refined paraffin wax, micro-crystalline wax, and a low percentage of Polyethylene. While we do not recommend eating it, if a person or pet accidentally consumes the wax, there will be no harmful effects. The wrapper we put outside the wax on each piece of Mini Babybel cheese is cellophane.Secondly, is babybel real cheese? Babybel Original Cheese has no artificial flavors, does not contain peanuts, and is made with milk from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones*. Plus, it’s a good source of protein and calcium. With Babybel Cheese & Crackers, you get 100% real cheese with 100% crunch. Also asked, why are babybel cheeses wrapped in wax? Mini Babybel®’s wax coating forms a protective barrier around the cheese and functions as a crust in all respects. The cellophane wrapper is essential for two reasons. On the other hand, it prevents the wax from sticking when you take the cheese with you, which is essential for single servings.Does babybel cheese melt?HARD CHEESES THAT MELT WELL – OK, the big thing about fat-free cheese is that it doesn’t always melt the way we’d like it to. My new favorite cheese that melts PERFECTLY is Mini Babybel Light, also from The Laughing Cow folks. Light string cheese is also great for recipes, but it’s better for pizzas than quesadillas.