It is very dark reddish-brown, almost black, in color, and one of the richest sources known of Vitamin B. It is made from leftover brewers’ yeast extract (a by-product of beer manufacture) and various vegetable and spice additives. Vegemite is one of several yeast extract spreads sold in Australia. It is actually an Australian obsession that has become a unique and loved symbol of the Australian nation.Ī Vegemite sandwich to an Australian kid is the equivalent of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to an American kid – but the taste is QUITE different!
Vegemite is considered as much a part of Australia’s heritage as kangaroos and the Holden cars.
