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| foundation = 16 January 2000
| foundation = 16 January 2000
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| founders = Roger Ramsey
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| location_city = [[Adelaide]], [[Australia]]
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| location_country = Australia
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| products = AussieMite 175g, AussieMite 290g
| owner = AussieMite Pty Ltd.
| owner = AussieMite Pty Ltd.
| homepage = {{Website|http://www.aussiemite.com.au/}}
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[[File:Aussiemite Yeast Extract 290GM.png|thumb|Aussiemite Yeast Extract 290GM]]
[[File:Aussiemite Yeast Extract 290GM.png|thumb|Aussiemite Yeast Extract 290GM]]
'''AussieMite''' is an independent Australian [[yeast extract]] invented by Roger Ramsey, who wanted a true Australian product as Vegemite<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=The Untold Truth of Vegemite |url=https://www.mashed.com/202230/the-untold-truth-of-vegemite/ |accessdate=2024-08-29 |website=Mashed}}</ref> the time was foreign owned since 1935.<ref>{{cite news |date=2017-01-19 |title=Why Australians are losing their taste for Vegemite |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-38672758 |accessdate=2024-08-29 |work=BBC News}}</ref>
'''AussieMite''' is an Australian Yeast Extract [[Umami|savoury]] [[food spread]]. Its primary uses are for toasts and sandwiches.<ref name="adelaidenow">{{cite web |date=26 February 2014 |title=SA firm's 'Mitey' win over Dick Smith |url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/small-adelaidebased-aussiemite-company-wins-battle-over-dick-smith-copycat-yeast-spread-ozemite/news-story/42158497708ae3b0d3e16f26e7c33a47 |accessdate=2020-07-31 |website=www.adelaidenow.com.au}}</ref> It was founded by Roger Ramsey in 2001.<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=AussieMite - The Australian Made Campaign |url=http://www.australianmade.com.au/licensees/aussiemite |accessdate=2020-04-29 |website=Australianmade.com.au}}</ref>
AussieMite is a rich source of [[B vitamins]] and [[minerals]] including [[Vitamin B12]] and [[Iron]].
AussieMite contains [[Folic Acid]] which is known to prevent neural tube birth defects.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mandatory folic acid fortification measures reduce the risk of neural tube defects in babies by half |url=https://www.ndph.ox.ac.uk/news/mandatory-folic-acid-fortification-measures-reduce-the-risk-of-neural-tube-defects-in-babies-by-half#:~:text=Professor%20Robert%20Clarke%2C%20Emeritus%20Professor,neural%20tube%20defects%20when%20compared |accessdate=2024-08-29 |website=NDPH}}</ref>
AussieMite is a dark brown paste with a salty distinctive [[umami]] taste profile similar to [[Marmite]] and [[Vegemite]] but with a softer after taste.


==History==
The image of the [[Emu]] on the packaging is also featured on the [[Australian Coat of Arms]], representing the strength of the Australian nation moving forwards.
AussieMite was founded by Roger Ramsey, a pilot and the founder of AussieMite. AussieMite was launched into Australian supermarkets in 2001 and in 2011 AussieMite was launched into the United Kingdom, The United States of America, United Arab Emirates and South East Asia.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2020-07-31|title="It's crippling us": AussieMite hits out at Dick Smith as battle over OzEmite name escalates|url=https://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/legal/it-s-crippling-us-aussiemite-hits-out-at-dick-smith-as-battle-over-ozemite-name-escalates/|date=30 November 2014|website=SmartCompany}}</ref> It is a registered trademark in Australia, the United Kingdom, European Union, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Japan, South East Asia and Asia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://search.ipaustralia.gov.au/trademarks/search/quick/result?q=Aussie+Mite|title=Search results AussieMite|website=search.ipaustralia.gov.au |date= |accessdate=2020-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ip-basics/ip-basics#trade-marks|title=IP Basics|website=www.gov.uk/government |date= |accessdate=2020-04-29}}</ref>
<!-- should add: trademark conflicts with OzEmite; competition with Vegemite under Bega -->
Similar products include [[Vegemite]] (Australia), [[Marmite]] (United Kingdom), [[Cenovis]] (Switzerland), [[:fr:Viandox|Viandox]] (France), [[Vitam-R]] (Germany) and [[Marmite (New Zealand)|Marmite in New Zealand]] (New Zealand).
==Ingredients==

The main ingredients of AussieMite are corn and maltodextrin. Other ingredients are yeast, sugar, [[citric acid]] and [[caramel color]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://aussiemite.com.au/pages/nutrition-information-and-ingredients | title=Nutrition Information and Ingredients }}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=June 2024}}
==HISTORY==
==Nutrition==
AussieMite was formulated to offer a smoother taste, texture and increased nutritional value<ref>{{cite journal |title=Yeast based spreads improve anxiety and stress |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1756464617307077 |accessdate=2024-08-29 |work=ScienceDirect}}</ref> for positive mind [[health]].
{{Infobox prepared food

| type = Food spread
AussieMite was launched Australia wide in supermarkets in 2000.
| main_ingredient = Yeast Extract
[[:en:Kraft_Foods|Kraft Foods US]] started litigation against the AussieMite family business upon launch, however the US conglomerate was unsuccessful in stopping AussieMite from selling nationwide in major and independent retailers Australia wide.
| calories = 9.9

| serving_size = 5g
AussieMite was launched into [[waitrose|Waitrose Supermarkets]], [[Selfridges]] and Independent retailers in the United Kingdom in 2011.
| protein = 0.5g

| fat = <1
In 2012 Australian, [[Dick_Smith_(businessman)|Dick Smith]] launched Ozemite a yeast extract with the same sounding name with AussieMite’s original manufacturers.
| carbohydrate = 1.86

| name_lang = en
[[IP Australia]] ruled that OzeMite<ref>{{cite web |title=Ozemite: The New Spread Competing with Vegemite |url=https://mumbrella.com.au/ozemite-209625 |accessdate=2024-08-29 |website=Mumbrella}}</ref> was to be discontinued however Dick Smith appealed the decision taking the AussieMite family business to the Federal court of Australia. After 5 years of litigation, In 2017 Justice Katzmann<ref>{{cite web |title=Ozemite, AussieMite, and Use of a Trademark |url=https://legalvision.com.au/ozemite-aussiemite-and-use-of-a-trademark/ |accessdate=2024-08-29 |website=LegalVision}}</ref> ruled on discretion that both products would co-exist claiming there would be no confusion. OzeMite<ref>{{cite news |date=2023-04-01 |title=Spring Gully recalls Ozemite because of gluten presence |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-01/spring-gully-recalls-ozemite-because-of-gluten-presence/102175656 |accessdate=2024-08-29 |work=ABC News}}</ref> has now been discontinued so there is not confusion.
| place_of_origin = Australia

}}
AussieMite is a registered trademark in Australia, the United Kingdom, China, European Union, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Japan, South East Asia and available in select [[retailers]] worldwide and online via AussieMite’s website,<ref>{{cite web |title=AussieMite |url=https://aussiemite.com.au/ |accessdate=2024-08-29 |website=AussieMite}}</ref> Amazon Australia.<ref>{{cite web |title=AussieMite Yeast Extract 200g - The Yeast Extract That's Delicious! |url=https://www.amazon.com.au/AussieMite-Yeast-Extract-Thats-Delicious/dp/B0856F9MBQ |accessdate=2024-08-29 |website=Amazon Australia}}</ref>
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.
==USAGE==
[[File:AussieMite on hot buttered toast.jpg|thumb|200px|AussieMite on hot buttered toast]]
AussieMite is most often spread thinly on hot buttered [[Toast_(food)|toast]], bread, crackers or other similar baked products. It is often spread thinly with [[butter]] or [[margarine]].

AussieMite is used in cooking to enrich savoury dishes such as [[Casserole|casseroles]] or [[Bolognese_sauce|Bolognese]] and can be made into a savoury dink by adding one teaspoon into a mug of hot water. It is also enjoyed within Asian cultures by being stirred into [[congee]] (rice porridge) and used to add more flavour as [[soup stock]].

AussieMite is often paired with [[avocado]] or [[cheese]] to make avocado toast or a melted AussieMite and [[cheese sandwich]].

==NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION==
'''AussieMite''' is a rich source of B vitamins including [[thiamine]] (B1), [[riboflavin]] (B2), [[niacin]] (B3), and [[folic acid]] (B9) and [[Vitamin B12]] and [[iron]]. The main ingredient of AussieMite is [[yeast extract]] and vegetable protein, which contains a high concentration of [[Vitamin B]]. AussieMite is made from GM-free ingredients and is [[gluten-free]] as the ingredients are wheat free.

==NUTRITIONAL PANEL==
{| class="wikitable floatright" style="width:400px;"
|+ Nutrient quantities of Aussiemite<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://aussiemite.com.au/products/aussiemite-1 |title=Nutrition Information |website=Aussiemite.com.au |access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref>
! Nutrient !! per 5 g !! per 100 g !!% RDA
|- style="text-align:center;"
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | Energy || 41.5 [[Joule|kJ]] / 9.9 [[Calorie|kcal]] || 829 [[Joule|kJ]] / 198 [[Calorie|kcal]] || 0.5%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Protein]] || 0.5 g || 10.0 g || 1.2%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Carbohydrates]] || 1.86 g || 37.2 g || 1.0%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| ''of which sugars'' || ''0.25 g'' || ''<1 g'' || ''0%''
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Fat]] - total || <1 g || <1 g || 0%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| ''of which [[Saturated fat|saturates]]'' || ''<1 g'' || ''<1 g'' || ''0%''
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Dietary Fibre|Fibre]] || 0.02 g || 0.5 g || 0%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Salt]] (Sodium) || 0.19 g || 3.9 g || 9.0%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Thiamine]] (B<sub>1</sub>) || 0.60&nbsp;mg || 12.0&nbsp;mg || 50%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Riboflavin]] (B<sub>2</sub>) || 0.80&nbsp;mg || 16.0&nbsp;mg || 25%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Niacin (nutrient)|Niacin]] (B<sub>3</sub>) || 5.50&nbsp;mg || 110.0&nbsp;mg || 25%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Vitamin B6]] (B<sub>6</sub>) || 0.40&nbsp;mg || 8.0&nbsp;mg || 25%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Folic Acid]] (B<sub>9</sub>) || 100&nbsp;μg || 2,000&nbsp;μg || 50%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Vitamin B12|Vitamin B<sub>12</sub>]] || 0.75&nbsp;μg || 15.0&nbsp;μg || 25%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Iron]] || 1.80&nbsp;mg || 36.0&nbsp;mg || 15%
|- style="text-align:right;"
| align=left | [[Gluten]] || Nil detected || Nil detected || 0%
|}

==STORAGE==
AussieMite is an ambient product that should be stored in cool dark place or it can be refrigerated.<ref name="storage">"How to Store AussieMite." [http://www.aussiemite.com.au/how-to-store AussieMite Official Website]. Retrieved 2023-08-23.</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
{{portal|Australia|Food}}
{{portal|Australia|Food}}
* [[List of brand name condiments]]
* [[Ambient food]]
* [[Cenovis]]
* [[:fr:Viadox|Viandox]]
* [[Guinness Yeast Extract]]
* [[List of spreads]]
* [[List of spreads]]
* [[Lees (fermentation)]]
* [[Marmite (New Zealand)]]
* [[Nutritional yeast]]
* [[Promite]]
* [[Twiglets]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 01:36, 4 September 2024

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

AussieMite is an Australian Yeast Extract savoury food spread. Its primary uses are for toasts and sandwiches.[1] It was founded by Roger Ramsey in 2001.[2]

History

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AussieMite was founded by Roger Ramsey, a pilot and the founder of AussieMite. AussieMite was launched into Australian supermarkets in 2001 and in 2011 AussieMite was launched into the United Kingdom, The United States of America, United Arab Emirates and South East Asia.[3] It is a registered trademark in Australia, the United Kingdom, European Union, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Japan, South East Asia and Asia.[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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