AussieMite is an Australian yeast extract-based savoury food spread. Its primary uses are for toasts and sandwiches.[1] It was founded by Roger Ramsey in 2000.[2]
History
AussieMite was founded by Roger Ramsey, a pilot. It first became available in Australian supermarkets in 2001. In 2011, it expanded into the United Kingdom, United States, United Arab Emirates and Southeast Asia.[3] It is a registered trademark in Australia, the United Kingdom, European Union, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, and Japan.[4][5]
Ingredients
The main ingredients of AussieMite are corn and maltodextrin. Other ingredients are yeast, sugar, citric acid and caramel color.[6]
Nutrition
AussieMite is made from GM-free vegan and gluten-free ingredients. AussieMite contains less than 1 gram of fat. AussieMite Yeast Extract contains significant amounts of B Vitamins and minerals B1 Thiamine, B2 Riboflavin, B3 Niacin, Vitamin B6, B9 folic acid, Vitamin B12 and Iron.
See also
- List of brand name condiments
- List of spreads
External links
References
- SA firm's 'Mitey' win over Dick Smith www.adelaidenow.com.au, 26 February 2014, retrieved 2020-07-31^
- AussieMite - The Australian Made Campaign Australianmade.com.au, retrieved 2020-04-29^
- "It's crippling us": AussieMite hits out at Dick Smith as battle over OzEmite name escalates SmartCompany, 30 November 2014, retrieved 2020-07-31^
- Search results AussieMite search.ipaustralia.gov.au, retrieved 2020-04-29^
- IP Basics www.gov.uk/government, retrieved 2020-04-29^
- Nutrition Information and Ingredients^