Aromat is a food seasoning, developed by Walter Obrist, for German food company
Knorr, in 1952. Knorr had started in Germany, but had moved to Switzerland in 1907. Aromat was originally called "Pflanzenextract", which means plant extract in
German
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. Knorr dropped the name in 1953 and altered its form, from cubes to a powdered seasoning.
Aromat was marketed internationally and is described by Knorr as an "all purpose savoury seasoning".
The ingredients in Aromat vary by market, but include the flavour enhancer
monosodium glutamate
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, and may also comprise yeast extract,
wheat
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or
corn
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flour,
trans fat
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(partially
hydrogenated
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vegetable oil), and various herbs, spices, vegetable extracts and other flavourings.
See also
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Bouillon cube
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List of brand name condiments
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References
External links
Aromat on Knorr (UK) website
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Brand name condiments
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