Bonox

Bonox is a beef extract. It is primarily a drink but can also be used as stock in cooking. It was invented by Camron Thomas for Fred Walker of Fred Walker and Company in 1918. Bonox was launched the following year.[1] The Walker company was later purchased by Kraft Foods.

Bonox
FounderCamron Thomas
ProductsMeat extract
ParentBega Cheese

It was produced by Kraft Australia until 2017 when it along with other brands was sold to Bega Cheese. it continues to be produced with the same recipe and jar designs.[2]

Nutritional information

This concentrated beef extract contains iron and niacin. It is a thick dark brown liquid paste which can be added to soups or stews for flavoring and can also be added to hot water and served as a beverage.[3]

Approximate per 100g

  • Energy, including dietary fiber 401 kJ
  • Moisture 56.6 g
  • Protein 16.6 g
  • Nitrogen 2.66 g
  • Fat 0.2 g
  • Ash 19.8 g
  • Starch 6.5 g
  • Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols 6.5 g
  • Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols 6.5 g[3]

Minerals

Vitamins

  • Thiamin (B1) 0.36 mg
  • Riboflavin (B2) 0.27 mg
  • Niacin (B3) 5.4 mg
  • Niacin Equivalents 8.17 mg
  • Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.38 mg
  • Pyridoxine (B6) 0.23 mg
  • Biotin (B7) 12 ug

See also

References

  1. "Kraft Online: Virtual Museum - 1910s". Kraft. Kraft Foods Limited. 2005. Archived from the original on 11 March 2005. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  2. Robins, Brian; Marshall, Andrew (19 Jan 2017). "Bega Cheese buys Vegemite and other Kraft brands". Farm Online National. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 12 May 2019. The sale includes ZoOsh and Bonox, and products sold under the Kraft brand license
  3. "NUTTAB 2010 Online Searchable Database". Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
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