Vegemite is a spread primarily consumed in Australia. The exact ingredients are a secret but it is made from Brewer’s yeast. It contains B vitamins and practically no fat. It is found in the homes of 80% of Australians and 22 million jars are produced for the 1.2 billion servings to be consumed each year. 90 percent of the ingredients come from Australia and only 2 % of the jars made are exported overseas.
It was invented by Dr. Cyril P Callister hired by the Fred Walker Company in 1922 to create a spread from Brewer’s yeast. His daughter’s suggestion for the new name was chosen from hundreds of entries in a national competition. Vegemite is certified Vegan, Halal ( fit to eat or use according to Islamic law), and kosher (fit to eat or use according to Judaism) and does not contain genetically modified organisms.
Vegemite is a nutritious and tasty natural food spread made by Kraft Foods. It is created from leftover brewers’ yeast extract, a byproduct of beer manufacturing. Producers add various vegetable flavors and spices and the final product is a dark brown spread similar in texture to peanut butter.
The flavor is described as salty, bitter, or savory according to who you ask. Commonly used as a spread for a snack but sometimes to flavor stocks and soups.
Vegemite contains 25 to 50 percent of your daily recommended intake of:
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Folate (Vitamin B9)
One 5 gram serving (1 teaspoon) serving contains:
Calories: 9
Protein: 1.3 grams
Fat: 0 grams
Carbohydrates: 0 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
Sugar: 0 grams
Sodium: 86 milligrams
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