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Aussie Mite is an Australian yeast spread.

It is sold in a clear glass jar that has a yellow label on it with a green outline of Australia, white lettering that says "Concentrated Yeast and Vegetable Extract", and a white metal lid. It is made by All Natural Foods of Stirling, South Australia.

Ingredients are: vegetable protein extract (corn), maltodextrin (tapioca), corn thickener (1401), sugar, sea salt, yeast extract, yeast, food acid (330), natural colour (caramel), niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, folate and water. There are no preservatives or artificial colouring used.

Nutrition
6.5g / 100g sugar
3.93g / 100g salt
No animal products. GM and gluten free.
Rich in Vitamin B.

History
Aussie Mite was launched in Australian supermarkets in 2000 by Roger John Ramsey. He wanted to see an Australian-owned yeast spread on Australian grocery store shelves.

A request to trademark the name "Aussie Mite" was lodged by Ramsey with IP Australia on 7 May 2001. Dick Smith (who planned to make Ozemite) opposed him on 9 October 2003 [Ed: Ramsey had earlier opposed Smith's efforts in March 2002.] On 27 September 2006, a Trade Marks Hearing Officer, T.E Williams, dismissed Dick Smith's opposition. He allowed Ramsey's registration request to proceed, ordering Smith to pay Ramsey's legal costs. [1] It appears that some appeals continued, but ultimately ended in February of 2007, as per IP Australia's history for number 874833. [2]

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See Also:

Cenovis

Other entries for: Yeast Spreads

Aussie Mite, Marmite Spread, Ozemite, Promite, Vegemite

Other entries for: Condiments

Liebig's Extract of Meat, Pastes, Relish, Salt, Sauces, Spreads, Tracklements, Vinegar