Sinhasys
No. 047 · Dairy · Added 16 Aug 2026

Happy Cow Cheese Triangles

Happy Cow (Woerle 1889, Austria) · 15 g (1 portion); 8 portions per 120 g pack
2.5g sat. fat/ serving → 13% of adult daily limit
41kcal/serving

Nearly a quarter of this by weight is fat, most of it saturated, and it's built on a stack of four different phosphate emulsifying salts to keep the cheese smooth and spreadable.

Contains dairyUses multiple phosphate-based emulsifying salts (relevant for anyone monitoring phosphate intake, e.g. for kidney health)
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar0.6g / serving
Adult2%
Child 9–133%
Child 4–84%
sodium136mg / serving
Adult7%
Child 9–139%
Child 4–811%
Saturated fat2.5g / serving
Adult13%
Child 9–1315%
Child 4–819%
Nutrition
Per serving
Energy41 kcal
Total carbohydrates0.6 g
Dietary fibre—
Total sugar0.6 g
— naturally occurring0.6 g
— added0 g
Protein1.8 g
Total fat3.5 g
— saturated2.5 g
Sodium136 mg
Ingredients worth knowing

Cheese (Cow Milk, Microbial Rennet), Water, Butter, Cream, Skimmed Milk Powder, Emulsifying Salts: Trisodium Phosphate (INS 339iii), Disodium Diphosphate (INS 450i), Tetrasodium Diphosphate (INS 450iii), Sodium Polyphosphate (INS 452i), Whey Powder, Salt, Acidifier: Citric Acid (INS 330)

Trisodium Phosphate (INS 339iii)
Emulsifying salt/acidity regulator, same phosphate family as disodium phosphate. Low concern at typical levels, contributes to overall phosphate intake.
Disodium Diphosphate (INS 450i)
Emulsifying/buffering salt common in processed cheese. Low concern at typical levels, contributes to overall phosphate intake.
Tetrasodium Diphosphate (INS 450iii)
Same phosphate salt family, used as an emulsifier in processed cheese. Low concern.
Sodium Polyphosphate (INS 452i)
Emulsifying salt that keeps processed cheese smooth and prevents separation. Low concern at typical levels, though cumulative high phosphate intake from multiple processed foods is sometimes flagged for people with existing kidney issues.
Citric Acid (INS 330)
Naturally occurring fruit acid used as an acidulant. Well-studied, low concern; frequent intake from acidic drinks can contribute to dental erosion.