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Vegemite and Britishness

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Submitted by Larry (Australia), Jan 10, 2006 at 12:39

Daniel, I regret to tell you that while Bovril and Marmite may be quintessentially British, Vegemite is a colonial import. It is correctly and traditionally made from the yeast residue left after the brewing of Foster's Lager, an Australian beer. It only became generally available in the British Isles in the 80s after the establishment of a Fosters brewery over there.
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Title Commenter Date Thread
British Culture – Worth Saving? [27 words]SavingsJan 6, 2011 06:08181597
1England [239 words]Garry JohnsonApr 16, 2008 08:17125817
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You must to be proud of Great Britain [70 words]MauricioJan 12, 2006 17:5431532
Marmite? [13 words]Mark RothJan 11, 2006 08:3531450
Vegemite and Britishness [61 words]LarryJan 10, 2006 12:3931400

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