Vegemite is both halal and kosher certified, and contains no animal products, being suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The spread is also palm oil free.
The main ingredient of Vegemite is yeast extract, which contains a high concentration of glutamic acid, the source of Vegemite's rich umami flavour. Vegemite does not contain any fat, added sugar or animal content.
Poor sales of VEGEMITE spread resulted in its name being changed in 1928 to 'Parwill'. Walker was determined to emulate the success of Marmite and the logic behind the re-branding strategy was simple; “If Marmite…then Parwill.”
YEAST EXTRACT (FROM YEAST GROWN ON BARLEY AND WHEAT), SALT, MINERAL SALT (508), MALT EXTRACT (FROM BARLEY), COLOUR (150c), FLAVOURS, NIACIN, THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLATE. ALLERGEN STATEMENT: CONTAINS BARLEY AND WHEAT.
What Are the Ingredients In Vegemite? In addition to brewer's yeast, vegemite contains concentrated extracts of onion, malt and celery. Vegemite also is made up of salt and several different types of Vitamin B (thiamin B1, riboflavin B2, niacin B3 and folate).
Potential Risks of Vegemite
Vegemite is high in sodium — one teaspoon contains 5 % of your daily recommended value. This can negatively impact blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease.
This spread made from brewer's yeast became a distinctively 'Australian food' despite being owned by an American company for several decades. Vegemite is carried around the world by Australians as a way to reaffirm their connection to home.
The Discovery
The VEGEMITE brand has a history spanning over 99 years and is proudly owned by the great Australian food company – Bega Cheese Limited. Bega Cheese Limited purchased the VEGEMITE brand in 2017, returning VEGEMITE to Australian ownership for the first time in over 90 years.
Vegemite is a thick, dark spread extracted from the yeasty waste of the beer-brewing process, seasoned with celery, onion, salt, and some undisclosed extra flavors. Salty, umami-rich, with a hint of bitterness, Vegemite is an Australian obsession.
“Its low fat, high in protein and a great source of calcium.” But overall, it's peanut butter for the win. So go ahead and spread your nutty spreads, Australia.
Here is the response from Kraft 'MSG is not added to Vegemite, however the yeast extract used as an ingredient is known to contain naturally occurring glutamates. One type of glutamate is MSG (monosodium glutamate).
Vegemite maker Kraft spokeswoman Joanna Scott reportedly said: "The Food and Drug Administration doesn't allow the import of Vegemite simply because the recipe does have the addition of folic acid."
Vegemite is rich in Folate, which can help prevent birth defects in babies; Riboflavin, which may help reduce the frequency of migraines; Niacin, which can help reduce “bad” cholesterol, improving heart health and Thiamine which plays an important role in the growth and function of the cells in the body.
Marmite Peanut Butter Crunchy also contains no added sugar* and no palm oil - what more could you want from a breakfast spread?! Be sure to give it a good stir as the product contains peanut oil, which can naturally separate.
Marmite contains vitamin B12, Vegemite doesn't. The Vitamin B3 values are higher in Marmite, but Vegemite contains a bit more B1, B2 and Folic Acid. All other differences are very minor if you calculate it back to a portion size of about 5 grams.
First seen on the shelves in 1923, VEGEMITE was originally described and marketed as 'delicious on sandwiches and toast, and improving the flavours of soups, stews and gravies'.
(Vegemite has a star rating of 1.5, presumably due to its sodium content.) While it hasn't been banned outright, the NSW Department Of Education has urged schools to “use it sparingly”.
Vegemite is from Australia (though it is also available in the U.K.) and is also a thick, black yeast extract spread. The difference is that vegemite has added flavors—like vegetables and spices—as well as coloring and other additives.
Marmite (/ˈmɑːrmaɪt/ MAR-myte) is a food spread produced in New Zealand by Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Company and distributed in Australia and the Pacific.
Aussie kids are raised on Vegemite and it is one of the first foods kids are fed when they are toddlers. If you look online for recipes you will more than likely find hundreds to choose from, but the most popular ways Aussies like to eat it are for breakfast and lunch and these are our favourites: Vegemite on toast.
Umami flavor: Vegemite has a savory, umami flavor that comes from the yeast extract used to make it. This flavor is often described as meaty or brothy, and it can be very satisfying to the taste buds. Salt content: Vegemite is high in salt, which can make it more addictive to some people.
VEGEMITE is a shelf stable product and once opened can be stored in the cupboard or pantry right up until the best before date.
It's full of nutrients
Just a 5 gram serve of this flavoursome spread provides a quarter of your recommended daily intake, or about 17 per cent if you're pregnant. The reduced salt variety is even fortified with vitamin B12, which is key for DNA production as well as blood and nervous system function.