Does this thing look particularly appetizing to you? Not really, is it? It just looks like brown goo stuck on top of a piece of soggy bread.

I wonder if vegemite is the most controversial food on Earth. Some people, like me, just get absolutely addicted to this stuff. Others walk away in disgust.

Vegemite is made out of leftover yeast after the beer making process. The yeast is then fermented and concentrated, before mixing with salt, vegetables(thus the name of Vegemite), as well as spices. The end result, gives you a taste called "Umami". Which pretty much is an undefinable taste that is pleasant.

The recipe is a closely guarded secret, just like Coca-Cola.

How do I use Vegemite?

One of the worst things you can do with your jar of Vegemite is to eat it by itself! Like, think about it. Would you eat MSG all by itself? Not really. What about salt, or chili powder? Do you eat that straight out of the container? No. Well... Nutella? Do you eat that straight out of the jar? Wait... Bad example...

There are several different ways that you can enjoy your Vegemite:

- Spread it on toast

Make sure you have a LOT of melted butter on your lightly toasted bread. Then spread a tiny bit of your Vegemite onto the buttered bread. Trust me, it tastes amazing.

- Spread it on crackers

Spread some of this thing on savory crackers. Rice crackers work fine as well. Yum!

- Add it to your soup, or stew

I haven't tried this option myself, but Vegemite can be a huge flavour hit in your soup or stew. It works just like MSG, except a LOT healthier!

Remember, these are just some of the ways you can have your Vegemite. You can also invent your own ways.

Where do I get this stuff?

Go to the Vegemite website, and check out the FAQ number 8. Vegemite is sold all over the world.

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What if I just don't like it?

Don't worry. I respect that different people have different likes, and taste buds. Nobody is forcing you to keep eating Vegemite. But I strongly encourage y'all to try out Vegemite. Just try and get the most out of this aussie goodness!

I use it a lot in vegetarian cooking to add depth to the flavour. Off to have marmite on toast now, I don't even like it, but I can't resist when I see someone else with some.

It's actually amazing to use in cooking, it's basically just highly concentrated stock. I use it in tomato bases mainly, especially where Beef is involved :)

Very good article mate, I was hoping the first Vegemite post was done properly and you haven't disappointed. Top notch work! Following you for future posts :)

I have to make sure i get the toast buttered as fast as possible then get the vegemite on and in my mouth while the toast is still as hot as possible..nothing else like it on earth!

Indeed!!! Vegemite is a true gem.

It looked like someone pooped on a piece of toast

This post has a Fresh-Koolaid grade level of pi squared and eating tease of 1%. This puts the writing level on a par 5 with Men AT Work and AC/DC..

Hi there @jholdsworthy!

Thanks for sharing with us the history of Vegemite. I've heard a few things about it here and there, but I never knew what it was all about, but now I do.

Leftover yeast after the beer making process doesn't sound very appetizing, but I guess I'd have to give it a try.

i used to have marmite. not sure if that's the same as vegemite.

Agree @jdholdsworthy it's a hard sell to anyone from outside of Australia! In this vlog I try to have my German friend enjoy it: https://d.tube/v/givesaminute/18hwfe9c

Okay, I have reply banned @qonq99.

这是召唤机器人用的？

Aussie food review: the very controversial VEGEMITE!!!