AussieMite

AussieMite
Founded16 January 2000
FoundersRoger Ramsey
Headquarters,
Australia
ProductsAussieMite 175g, AussieMite 290g
OwnerAussieMite Pty Ltd.
Websitewww.aussiemite.com.au
Aussiemite Yeast Extract 290GM

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

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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

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The main ingredients of AussieMite are corn and maltodextrin. Other ingredients are yeast, sugar, citric acid and caramel color.[6][non-primary source needed]

Nutrition

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AussieMite
TypeFood spread
Place of originAustralia
Main ingredientsYeast Extract
Food energy
(per 5g serving)
9.9 kcal (41 kJ)
Nutritional value
(per 5g serving)
Protein0.5g g
Fat<1 g
Carbohydrate1.86 g

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

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References

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  1. ^ "SA firm's 'Mitey' win over Dick Smith". www.adelaidenow.com.au. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  2. ^ "AussieMite - The Australian Made Campaign". Australianmade.com.au. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  3. ^ ""It's crippling us": AussieMite hits out at Dick Smith as battle over OzEmite name escalates". SmartCompany. 30 November 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Search results AussieMite". search.ipaustralia.gov.au. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  5. ^ "IP Basics". www.gov.uk/government. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  6. ^ "Nutrition Information and Ingredients".
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