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| − | '''Vegemite''' is | + | '''Vegemite''' is a popular [[Australian]] spread, usually served in [[sandwich]]es or on [[toast]] or crackers. |
| + | It was first created in 1922. | ||
| + | It is an almost-black concentrated [[yeast]] extract with a strong taste that many people unused to it dislike intensely. | ||
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| + | A phrase from a Vegemite advertising jingle—a ''happy little Vegemite''—became Australian slang for a happy and contented person.<ref>[http://www.aussieslang.com/slang/aussie-slang-t.asp?page=3 Australian slang]</ref> | ||
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| + | == Reference == | ||
| + | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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| + | == External link == | ||
| + | * [http://www.vegemite.com.au/vegemite/page?siteid=vegemite-prd&locale=auen1&PagecRef=1 Vegemite home page] | ||
[[Category:Food and Drink]] | [[Category:Food and Drink]] | ||
Revision as of 15:14, June 8, 2008
Vegemite is a popular Australian spread, usually served in sandwiches or on toast or crackers. It was first created in 1922. It is an almost-black concentrated yeast extract with a strong taste that many people unused to it dislike intensely.
A phrase from a Vegemite advertising jingle—a happy little Vegemite—became Australian slang for a happy and contented person.[1]