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{{Short description|Company producing savory food spread}}
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| foundation = 16 January 2001
| foundation = 16 January 2000
| founders = Roger Ramsey
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| location_city = [[Byron Bay]], [[Australia]]
| location_city = [[Adelaide]], [[Australia]]
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[[File:Aussiemite Yeast Extract 290GM.jpg|thumb|AussieMite Yeast Extract 290gm ]]
[[File:Aussiemite Yeast Extract 290GM.png|thumb|Aussiemite Yeast Extract 290GM]]
'''AussieMite''' is an Australian [[food spread]], used for toast, sandwiches, crumpets and cracker biscuits, as well as a filling for pastry products.<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 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>

==Nutritional information==
AussieMite contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, and Iron, It is vegan and gluten-free.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2020-07-31|title=The Vegemite challenge: how does Vegemite compare to other yeast spreads?|url=https://www.choice.com.au/food-and-drink/groceries/sauces-and-dressings/buying-guides/vegemite-taste-test|date=22 January 2020|website=CHOICE}}</ref><ref name="adelaidenow" /> It contains no artificial flavours or preservatives.<ref name="adelaidenow" />

{| class="wikitable"
! Nutritional Panel !! per 100g !! per 5g
|-
|-
| Energy || 829kJ/198kcal || 41.5kJ/9.9kcal
|-
| Protein || 10g || 0.5g
|-
| Carbohydrate || 37.2g || 1.86g
|-
| (of which sugars) || 5g || 0.25g
|-
| Fat || Less than 1g || Less than 1g
|-
| (of which saturates) || Less than 1g || Less than 1g
|-
| Total Dierty Fibre || 0.5g || 0.02g
|-
| Sodium || 3.9g || 0.19g
|-
| || ||
|-
| || %RDA ||
|-
| Thiamin (B1) || 12.0 mg(50%) || 0.60 mg
|-
| Riboflavin (B2) || 16.0 mg(25%) || 0.80 mg
|-
| Niacin (B3) || 110.0 mg(25%) || 5.5 mg
|-
| Vitamin (B6) || 8.0mg || .40mg
|-
| Folic Acid (B9) || 2000 ug(50%) || 100 ug
|-
| Vitamin B12 || 15.0 ug(25%) || 0.75ug
|-
| Iron || 36.0mg || 1.80mg
|-
| Gluten || None detected ||
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|}


==History==
==History==
AussieMite was founded by Roger Ramsey, an agricultural pilot, inventor and the founder of Australian company All Natural Foods.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allnaturalfoods.com.au/about/|title=All Natural Foods |website=Australianmade.com.au |date= |accessdate=2020-04-29}}</ref> The product 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> In 2020, Australian retailer [[Woolworths Group (Australia)|Woolworths]] announced they would stop selling the product in favour of products from the more popular [[Vegemite]] brand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Caitlin |date=2020-03-14 |title='It's devastating': AussieMite pushed off shelves in Vegemite wars |url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/small-business/it-s-devastating-aussiemite-pushed-off-shelves-in-vegemite-wars-20200313-p549ve.html |access-date=2023-06-26 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref>
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>
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==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}}
==Nutrition==
{{Infobox prepared food
| type = Food spread
| main_ingredient = Yeast Extract
| calories = 9.9
| serving_size = 5g
| protein = 0.5g
| fat = <1
| carbohydrate = 1.86
| name_lang = en
| place_of_origin = Australia
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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==
==See also==
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[[Category:Australian condiments]]
[[Category:Australian condiments]]
[[Category:Condiment companies of Australia]]
[[Category:Australian brands]]
[[Category:Australian brands]]
[[Category:Yeast extract spreads]]
[[Category:Yeast extract spreads]]
[[Category:2001 establishments in Australia]]
[[Category:2001 establishments in Australia]]
[[Category:Food and drink companies established in 2001]]
[[Category:Food and drink companies established in 2000]]
[[Category:Food and drink introduced in 2001]]
[[Category:Brand name condiments]]
[[Category:Brand name condiments]]
[[Category:Food paste]]
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[[Category:Byron Bay]]
[[Category:Companies based in South Australia]]

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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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