How would you describe the taste of Vegemite?

Vegemite is salty, slightly bitter, malty, and rich in glutamates – giving it an umami flavour similar to beef bouillon.

Do people actually enjoy Vegemite?

Aussies love it, most overseas tourists hate it, but there’s no denying Vegemite is one of Australia’s most popular and iconic brands. Made from yeast extract, Vegemite is a dark coloured spread a little like Marmite although the taste is different. It has a very strong and unique salty flavour.

How has Vegemite been successful?

Perseverance Pays Out. First seen on the shelves in 1923, VEGEMITE was originally described and marketed as ‘delicious on sandwiches and toast, and improving the flavours of soups, stews and gravies’. As a result, by 1942, VEGEMITE became a staple food, found in every Australian home.

What is Vegemite used for?

It’s commonly spread onto sandwiches, toast and crackers. Some bakeries in Australia also use it as a filling in pastries and other baked goods. Vegemite is a rich spread made from leftover brewer’s yeast, salt, malt extract, B vitamins and vegetable extract.

What is Vegemite good for?

Vegemite is an Australian spread made from leftover brewer’s yeast, salt, malt and vegetable extract. It’s an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B9. The Reduced Salt version even contains vitamins B6 and B12. These vitamins may support brain health and reduce fatigue, anxiety, stress and heart disease risk.

Why is Vegemite important to Australia?

Vegemite was invented in Melbourne in 1922 when an Australian food manufacturer requested a product similar to British Marmite. Vegemite is carried around the world by Australians as a way to reaffirm their connection to home.

How was Vegemite discovered?

Chemist CP Callister invented Vegemite in Melbourne in 1922 when Australian food manufacturer Fred Walker asked him to create a spread similar to British Marmite. During the Second World War, Vegemite captured the Australian market. Marmite was unobtainable and the Australian Army supplied Vegemite to its troops.