Foods A-Z - V is for Vegemite

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Vegemite is a thick, dark brown Australian food spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract from breweries with some vegetable and spice additives. It is used as a spread for sandwiches, toast, crumpets or crackers as well as a filling for pastries. The flavor is salty, slightly bitter and malty with a flavor similar to beef bouillon. Vegemite is a rich source of Vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B9. In 1919, Mr. Callister, an employee of Fred Walker & Company, was given the job of developing a spread from the used yeast being dumped by breweries. Concentrating the clear liquid extract and blending it with salt, celery and onion extracts formed a sticky, black paste. Vegemite first appeared on the market in 1923. Photo Credit: Pixabay