This article is about the seasoning. 9. Instead, they prefer the “healthy” hipster stuff. I can tell you that the Aromat I bought about 5 years ago was 66% salt with 3.1% fat; now it has 62% salt and 0.3% fat and — most importantly — is much less flavoursome (chickeny, savoury, umami, something) than before … Wish they would go back to how it was. In Australia the 2 large supermarket chains sell South African made Aromat (the main/traditional product, not the less common variants). Ideal as an all-purpose seasoning when cooking. It still exists in really old fashioned small familial restaurants. Obviously I still like it. That was a little metal basket, where you could find salt, peper, Aromat (in powder and liquid form) and toothpicks. Trying to purchase in USA. Thank you for sharing this! It is described by Knorr as an 'all purpose savoury seasoning'. The most popular response was eggs, especially hard-boiled eggs, but here’s a summary of the other responses I received: 7. You are a true Aromat fan! Probably machine olive oil and so on (we know the stories). We believe information is a powerful driver for the new tomorrow. Emel, I have used Aromat in the small containers but I’m considering the 1kg for so much less money. Usually, get the big refill container (1 kg?) Aromat’s labelling indicates that its ingredients include salt, maize flour that contains GM material and flavour enhancers, among others. What other ingredients will you find in the “Original” version of Aromat? . . Today, the Knorr brand is owned by Uniliver, a Dutch-British transnational company. . Many thanks for the reminder. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 6. 8. Laure, I remember hearing about the new bio aromat when it first came out, but haven’t had the chance to try it yet. What do you think? I sprinkle it on steamed broccoli. – Heddi. I'm an American living in Western Switzerland who enjoys learning about Swiss cuisine. I share recipes and information about regional foods, as well as culinary events and travel. 10. A man named Walter Obrist, who worked for Knorr, first developed Aromat in 1952. Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name. I have not studied how the ingredients have changed over the years, but I have heard people say that the taste has changed. Knorr Aromat Seasoning is a finely balanced blend of herbs and spices, carefully selected to bring out the best in your cooking. Too bad about the palm oil. Aromat’s labelling indicates that its ingredients include salt, maize flour that contains GM material and flavour enhancers, among others. Thank you for sharing this! I sometimes had it as a child (mostly on hard boiled eggs and boiled green beans) but then, like a lot of people I know, I started avoiding it because of the MSG. Daniel Maanzo, member of Parliament from Makueni, also blamed advertisement. How often do you use it? We tasted the new and old products, and couldn't really taste the difference. My daughter is keen but my husband and son hate it..abit of a marmite response in our home! Love those c, Thurgauer Apfelkuchen - new recipe on the blog. View cuisinehelvetica’s profile on Facebook, View cuisinehelvetica’s profile on Instagram, View UCn6Q5nllb6IXbtqbJHZ5s9A’s profile on YouTube, A 16th century monastery has been transformed into, Swiss comfort food - Älplermagronen. Aromat is a condiment, but – like salt and pepper – you can also use it when you’re cooking. “Turns a cook into a chef.” Love this! The decision comes after the National Assembly’s Agriculture, Cooperative and Livestock Committee found out that the product contains genetically modified (GM) content. Dried onions and dried Porcini mushrooms make up a small amount of the total volume of Aromat seasoning. You can purchase Aromat at two of Switzerland’s major supermarkets – Coop and Migros. Hello! The two versions retail retail for the exact same price – but the new version sneakily has 7.14% less seasoning in … It’s excellent with avocado, either on slices or mashed in with hot pepper flakes for avocado toast. I asked via Instagram about which foods people like to eat with Aromat. The team is being led by Kepha Ombacho, chief public health officer, who maintains that no GM products have been allowed in the country since the ban. © Copyright Down To Earth 2020. The Knorr company started in Germany, but moved to Switzerland in 1907. Use it since I was a toddler (was “force fed” Aromat by my mom). Aromat is really a beloved Swiss condiment. 3. Kenya’s Health Ministry is planning to issue a directive to recall Unilever’s Aromat, a seasoning ingredient, from the domestic market. from eggs, corn to avocado, sometimes just licking it off your hands is enough. Our aim is to bring you news, perspectives and knowledge to prepare you to change the world. Now I live in the United States and go through all the trouble to order AROMAT. When I asked my fellow passengers about this wondrous spice, I was told it had been banned in Australia because … Thanks for sharing this. Very interesting. I will also try it on a boiled egg next time I have one for breakfast after reading these comments. Cool thanks for explaining – perhaps it’s best to stick to bouillon then! The government’s restrictions on GM maize have locked out major exporters like South Africa. Unilever is yet to respond. It lacks the monosodium glutamate (MSG) Aromat is infamous for. A few months ago, I thought I would have it again with the organic version. The four flavors are: Original, Aromat pour viande (for meat), Aromat aux herbes (with parsley, coriander, lovage, basil and bay leaves), Aromat sans naturellement (without MSG), and Aromare (made with herbs and sea salt).