AussieMite facts for kids
| Founded | 16 January 2000 |
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| Founders | Roger Ramsey |
| Headquarters |
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Australia
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| Products | AussieMite 175g, AussieMite 290g |
| Owner | AussieMite Pty Ltd. |
AussieMite is a tasty Australian food spread. It is made from something called yeast extract, which gives it a special savoury (or "umami") flavour. People usually spread it on toast or in sandwiches. Roger Ramsey started the company that makes AussieMite in the year 2000.
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The Story of AussieMite
How it Started
AussieMite was created by Roger Ramsey. He was a pilot before he started this food company. The spread first appeared in Australian supermarkets in 2001. This means it has been around for over 20 years!
Growing Around the World
In 2011, AussieMite started to become popular in other countries. It began selling in the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and parts of Southeast Asia. This shows how much the company grew. AussieMite is a special name that is protected in many places. It is a registered trademark in Australia, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan.
What's in AussieMite?
Main Ingredients
The main things used to make AussieMite are corn and maltodextrin. Other ingredients include yeast, sugar, and citric acid. There is also caramel colour, which gives it its brownish look.
Healthy Facts
| Type | Food spread | ||||||
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| Main ingredients | Yeast Extract | ||||||
| 9.9 kcal (41 kJ) | |||||||
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AussieMite is made from ingredients that are free from genetically modified (GM) organisms. It is also suitable for vegans, which means it has no animal products. Plus, it is gluten-free, which is good for people who cannot eat gluten.
AussieMite has very little fat, less than 1 gram. It also contains important B Vitamins. These include B1 Thiamine, B2 Riboflavin, B3 Niacin, Vitamin B6, B9 folic acid, and Vitamin B12. It also has iron, which is a mineral our bodies need.
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External Links
- AussieMite Official Website: http://aussiemite.com.au
