the history of vegemite

Vegemite was invented in 1922 by food technologist Cyril P. Callister when, following the disruption of British Marmite imported after World War I, his employer, the Australian company Fred Walker & Co., gave him the task of developing a spread from the used yeast being dumped by breweries. Cyril had been hired by the chairman Fred Walker. Vegemite was registered as a trademark in Australia that same year. Concentrating the clear liquid extract and blending with salt and celery and onion extracts, formed a sticky black paste.

Vegemite is salty, slightly bitter, and rich in umami. The texture is smooth and the product is a paste.

Vegemite is a brown Australian food spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract and various vegetable and spice additives. It is a good spread for sandwiches, toast and crumpets. It is similar New Zealand and South African Marmite and Australian Promite.

The history of Vegemite

Limited quantities of kosher Vegemite were first produced in the 1980s.

Originally sold as a healthy food for kids, during World War II.

A method of eating Vegemite is on toasted bread with one layer of butter or margarine before spreading a thin layer of Vegemite