Australia? jargon?
2007-09-07 15:42:39 · 7 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Dining Out ➔ Australia ➔ Sydney
It is a spread, much like the British 'Marmite' and the peanut butter that you know, except it is a concentrated spread of yeast extraction that is high in Vitamin B (which also gives it an unusual and 'unique' taste.)
Because of the high Vitamin B, vegemite is really an aquired food - either you like it, or you hate it.
It was, as someone already said, made in the early 1900s, and even though it is made by Kraft, an American-owned company, most Australians still claim it as their own, like meat pies and a case of Tooheys during an afternoon cricket match.
Pointless fact - there is a new brand of vegemite released a few years ago in Australia, by Dick Smith (industrialist of sorts) called "Aussie-Mite."
2007-09-07 15:57:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vegemite is a dark brown, savoury food paste made from yeast extract, used mainly as a spread on sandwiches and toast, as well as a filling in pastries. Vegemite is made from leftover brewers' yeast extract, a by-product of beer manufacture, and various vegetable and spice additives. The taste may be described as salty, slightly bitter, and malty - somewhat similar to the taste of beef bouillon. The texture is smooth and sticky, much like peanut butter.
2007-09-07 22:52:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Vegemite sandwich to an Australian kid is the equivalent of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to an American kid - but the taste is QUITE different!
Vegemite is one of several yeast extract spreads sold in Australia. It is made from leftover brewers' yeast extract (a by-product of beer manufacture) and various vegetable and spice additives. It is very dark reddish-brown, almost black, in color, and one of the richest sources known of Vitamin B. It's thick like peanut butter, it's very salty,
2007-09-07 22:56:40 · answer #3 · answered by TwoDots 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vegemite is an Australian spread that you use on sandwiches or toast. It is brown or Black in colour and is made from concentrated yeast extract. It is a bit like Marmite but with less sugar. It has a salty taste , I like it on my toast in the mornings.
2007-09-07 22:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by lyndell v 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a spread for sandwiches made from brewer's yeast extract. it was invented in the early 1900's in Australia and is popular there. It is high in B vitamins and claims to be tasty. It is thick like peanut butter and is bouillon-like in flavor.
2007-09-07 22:51:32 · answer #5 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aussie Aussie parra syd
2007-09-07 22:48:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the best spread eva lol i love it
2007-09-08 02:00:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋