But if they have to compare it to another dairy product, Dutch Edam cheese is the closest. “Mini Babybel is an edam-style cheese made from pasteurised milk,” Babybel says. That makes sense.

Though the English pronunciation of Edam typically sounds like "e-dam," the original Dutch pronunciation is closer to "a-dahm ...

Cheese from Edam itself will be labelled Noord-Hollandse Edammer. There are also low-fat and vegetarian Edams available, both coated in the same red wax as the standard cheese. Edam with a green ...