Yeast extract spread has long been used in homes and professional kitchens, on toast, in savoury dishes, sauces, marinades and more. If your usual jar has become difficult to find, UMAMITE offers a halal-certified yeast extract option for retail, foodservice and bulk applications. Here’s what yeast extract is, how it is used, and where UMAMITE fits in.
What is yeast extract?
Yeast extract is made by breaking down yeast cells and concentrating their naturally savoury components, including amino acids and naturally occurring glutamates. It is widely used in food to add depth, body and umami character to seasonings, sauces, stocks, soups and savoury spreads.
Yeast extract is not the same ingredient as MSG, although both can contribute savoury umami character through glutamates. Yeast extract also contains other naturally occurring components from yeast that contribute to its broader taste profile.
UMAMITE: a halal yeast extract spread
UMAMITE is a yeast extract spread from FEEGOH, a brand by Tropicor Foods. Rich, dark and deeply savoury, it is made for familiar yeast extract applications; from toast and home cooking to sauces, marinades and professional kitchens.
Developed in Malaysia and finished and packed locally, UMAMITE is halal-certified under JAKIM. It is available for retail, foodservice and bulk applications.
Full specifications, ingredients and pack sizes are on the UMAMITE product page.
Looking for a yeast extract alternative? What actually works
When the jar runs out, most people reach for whatever else is dark and savoury in the cupboard. Some of those swaps hold up and some really do not, so it is worth knowing which is which before you rework a recipe around them.
Another true yeast extract
For the closest match in ingredient type and savoury character, another yeast extract spread is the natural place to start. UMAMITE is designed for these familiar applications, although recipes can be adjusted to taste.
Soy sauce or dark soy
Adds salt, colour and savouriness, but has a different texture and flavour profile from yeast extract.
Stock cubes and powders
Excellent for stocks, soups and gravies, but designed for different applications from a concentrated yeast extract spread. Our guide to chicken stock powder covers where they do belong.
MSG
Provides umami but does not have the same composition, texture or broader savoury character as yeast extract.
Miso
Fermented and savoury, but with its own distinctive flavour and texture.
Meat or beef extract spreads
Savoury and spreadable, but made from meat extracts rather than yeast extract, giving them a different ingredient base and flavour profile.
How kitchens use yeast extract spread
On toast
Thinly, over hot butter, the way it has always been done. A little goes a long way, and the first jar teaches most people to use half as much as they expected.
Sticky umami chicken
In Malaysia and Singapore, yeast extract is especially popular in dark, glossy, sweet-savoury chicken dishes commonly served in restaurants and dai chow kitchens. Its concentrated savoury character works well alongside ingredients such as butter, sugar and soy sauce.
Stocks, soups and gravies
A small spoon dissolved into a pot adds the depth that usually costs an hour of reduction. It pairs naturally with our FEEGOH Chicken Stock when a base needs more body without more salt.
Marinades and glazes
Ribs, wings, grilled meats and roasted vegetables all take well to yeast extract. Its concentrated savoury character works particularly well in marinades and glazes, adding depth and a rich finish.
At production scale
Food manufacturers also use yeast extract as an umami-building ingredient in seasonings, sauces, instant noodles, snacks and ready meals.
Want to try it in your kitchen?
Ask us about UMAMITE availability for home, foodservice or manufacturing use.
Who UMAMITE is for
Home cooks
Looking for a yeast extract spread? UMAMITE is available in retail jars through selected partners. Ask us about availability in your market.
Restaurants, cafés and caterers
A consistent yeast extract option for toast, sauces, marinades, stocks and signature dishes, with foodservice supply available. It sits alongside the FEEGOH seasonings range already used in busy kitchens.
Food manufacturers
Bulk supply and product documentation are available for manufacturing applications, with custom food ingredient solutions available through Tropicor Foods.
Distributors, stockists, agents and retailers
We are expanding UMAMITE distribution and welcome enquiries from foodservice distributors, wholesalers and retailers in Malaysia, Singapore and selected export markets.
Pack sizes and supply
UMAMITE is available in 200 g and 420 g retail jars, with foodservice and bulk supply options available on enquiry. Contact us for current formats, quantities and availability.
How to get UMAMITE
Looking for UMAMITE? Contact us for retail availability, foodservice supply, bulk orders or distribution enquiries. Tell us your market and requirements and we’ll point you to the right supply option. You can also see what existing partners say about working with us on our testimonials page.