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http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20623973-2,00.html

THE US has banned Vegemite, even to the point of searching Aussies for jars of the spread as they enter the country. The bizarre condiment crackdown was prompted because Vegemite has been deemed illegal under US food laws.

The great Aussie icon -- faithfully carried around the world by travellers from Down Under -- contains folate, which under a technicality, the US allows only to be added to breads and cereals.

This is clearly an insult upon Orstraya. Our right to enjoy our strongly flavoured national icon has been violated in the name of cultural imperialism. The fascists must be fought against and their opressive imperialist regime toppled in the name of the humble vegemite sandwich - or else they'll be after our beer, pies and sausage rolls next. To the barricades!

EDIT - I changed the article link since the original version, from the Herald Sun, has been removed. The quotation is from the herald sun version.

Omg, that's even sillier than you with an occer accent, K. :p

Vegemite sucks, we should bomb the factories.

Omg, that's even sillier than you with an occer accent, K. :p

So I don't actually have an occer accent. Hm. I thought the general consensus was that I did.

Meh, whatever. :p

Vegemite sucks, we should bomb the factories.

Fascist.

And people wonder why so many illegal immigrants can get into the States...

A step in the right direction if you ask me. Bring on the Marmite!

Fascist.

vegemite is a disease, bombs are the cure.

Well, the stuff is pretty horrid...

A step in the right direction if you ask me. Bring on the Marmite!

That's probably banned too.

Well, the stuff is pretty horrid...

It's an acquired taste.

Thank god! the USDA has saved us all.

vegemite is a disease, bombs are the cure.

how about we drop them on you

vegemite is a disease, bombs are the cure.
Septic.

;)

Vegemite sucks, we should bomb the factories.
But, my lord... is that... legal?

That's probably banned too.

Nooooooooooooooooooo!

I don't think so actually. And even if it is, Marmite isn't quite as common in the US, so it may be able to slip by unnoticed...

But, my lord... is that... legal?

Sure. You can bomb whatever you want if you write a 'declaration of war' and claim to be doing it for patriotic reasons. It helps if you're an old fossil who sits in an old building all day, but that's not required.

Nooooooooooooooooooo!

We're cool with Brits and NZers joining the struggle. We can be the kiwi-oz-pom alliance, and call ourselves KOPs.

We're cool with Brits and NZers joining the struggle. We can be the kiwi-oz-pom alliance, and call ourselves KOPs.

Wow. That almost sounds like an official organisation! I'm in!

what are they thinking do they know how we get it if we dont have our
vegemite

I don't think so actually. And even if it is, Marmite isn't quite as common in the US, so it may be able to slip by unnoticed...

Well, they're not that different, so i'd imagine if one is, so is the other.

We're cool with Brits and NZers joining the struggle. We can be the kiwi-oz-pom alliance, and call ourselves KOPs.

i dont know about having NZers in it

i dont know about having NZers in it

Why not?
Wow. That almost sounds like an official organisation! I'm in!

Yay!

Well, they're not that different, so i'd imagine if one is, so is the other.

Except that marmite is foul. :p

That's probably banned too.
From list of ingrediants of Sanitarium Marmite:
"...Vitamins (...folate..."

Looks like you might be right...

Except that marmite is foul. :p

I've never tried it. It's all different sounding and it makes me suspicious.

>.>

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I've never tried it. It's all different sounding and it makes me suspicious.

>.>

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Yeah well, it's yucky. Don't try it. :p

Except that marmite is foul. :p
You....you.....you....er...well...I dont know what to call you, your crime defies linguistic description.;)

Marmitespread for life!

Why not?


Yay!

no sheep are banned ;) :)

I'm pretty sure that marmite has folate so it's probably banned too.

no sheep are banned ;) :)

This isn't about our livestock preferences. This is about our right to yeast spreads. :p

Well, they're not that different, so i'd imagine if one is, so is the other.

I haven't read anything about Marmite being banned at all, despite several searches. I suppose that while both contain folic acid, it may depend on just how much folic acid they contain. I managed to find out how much Marmite has in it - 100 µg – 50.0 % RDA per 4g serving (2500 µg – 1250 % RDA per 100g) - fairly easily, but I can't seem to find the same for Vegemite.

I haven't read anything about Marmite being banned at all, despite several searches. I suppose that while both contain folic acid, it may depend on just how much folic acid they contain. I managed to find out how much Marmite has in it - 100 µg – 50.0 % RDA per 4g serving (2500 µg – 1250 % RDA per 100g) - fairly easily, but I can't seem to find the same for Vegemite.

This (http://www.gograins.grdc.com.au/grainsnutrition/ie/ie15_9.html) site says:

There is limited data on the folate content of Australian foods due to difficulties with the analytical method for measuring folate in foods. The British Food tables (McCance and Widdowson) is therefore often used as a reference for information on the folate content of foods. Although the folate content of Australian foods will differ, it is useful as a guide to sources of natural folate in the Australian diet.

But lists marmite and vegemite as having the same amount.

EDIT - and a search for both vegemite and marmite on the US FDA's website (www.fda.gov) shows both of them on what I think is some sort of ban list.

So yep, marmite-eaters can join the struggle.

This isn't about our livestock preferences. This is about our right to yeast spreads. :p

yes our rights
but then again more people to help us get the rights to have it the usa
they can help

This (http://www.gograins.grdc.com.au/grainsnutrition/ie/ie15_9.html) site says:



But lists marmite and vegemite as having the same amount.

Well there you go then. It'll be interesting to know whether the word 'Marmite' is actually included in this law. I know that the stuff is sold a lot in Canada, so unless they've got a vendetta against all you crocodile hunters they must also have listed Marmite as a banned substance as well...

First one to find a reference wins a jar of their preferred brown sludge*!



* Disclaimer: When I say 'you' win one, I actually mean you win one which I will eat.

EDIT: And Kanabia already did it! Congratulations on winning me a jar of Marmite!

Well those Americans don't know what they're missing. Is it just me or is the FDA perhaps one of the most reactionary, strict and unreasonable food authorities in the world?!

Well those Americans don't know what they're missing. Is it just me or is the FDA perhaps one of the most reactionary, strict and unreasonable food authorities in the world?!

Yeah, I mean, they ban vegemite and let people chow down on stuff like Mcdonalds? are they worried people will become healthier, lose weight and stop living the American dream? :P

lets banned Mcdonalds an see what the usa have to say

Yeah, I mean, they ban vegemite and let people chow down on stuff like Mcdonalds? are they worried people will become healthier, lose weight and stop living the American dream? :P

Oh no, McDonalds is now healthy. They sell at least three different kinds of sandwiches with some green 'stuff' on them now!

vegemite is a disease, bombs are the cure.

Bombs are a cure for a different kind of disease *cough* USA *cough* XD

Just last week I saw several jars of Vegmite on a store shelf in suburban Dallas right next to several jars of Marmite. You sure this is for real?

If the yanks wont import Vegemite, we will have to import it for them.
http://www.frankambrose.com/graphics/bombs%20away.jpg

Omg, that's even sillier than you with an occer accent, K. :p
Kanabia doesn't have a what now?:eek:




Marmite is better.:)

If the yanks wont import Vegemite, we will have to import it for them.
http://www.frankambrose.com/graphics/bombs%20away.jpg
Using their own Liberator* Bombers?
How fiendish!:eek:

*Might be a Mitchell...

Using their own Liberator* Bombers?
How fiendish!:eek:

*Might be a Mitchell...

Yes well importation works both ways.
What's the matter anyway, don't you like beer extract that makes your mouth burn, otherwise known as 'death on toast'?

Marmite is better.:)
Your wisdom in the realm of edible-spreadibles is vaster than an elephant...:D

May your days be filled with marmitey goodness and meat-free (folate containing) yeast extracts of the highest quality.;)

But, my lord... is that... legal?

"I will MAKE it legal."

That was the answer you were looking for, wasnt it.

From this, I have deduced two things.

1. Mr. Mopar is a gearhead, and..a Starwars Nerd!

Busted!

Also, we can tell that I am also a a Starwars Nerd, for calling you on it.

doctors in the usa are saying there is no need for the banned

http://www.news.com.au/sundayheraldsun/story/0,21985,20623197-662,00.html



This is clearly an insult upon Orstraya. Our right to enjoy our strongly flavoured national icon has been violated in the name of cultural imperialism. The fascists must be fought against and their opressive imperialist regime toppled in the name of the humble vegemite sandwich - or else they'll be after our beer, pies and sausage rolls next. To the barricades!

Shame they haven't banned it in Australia

Shame they haven't banned it in Australia
:p

Yes well importation works both ways.
What's the matter anyway, don't you like beer extract that makes your mouth burn, otherwise known as 'death on toast'?
Yeah but the Liberator is neigh on 60 years old, we are talking about Australian Military here, not New Zealand.:p :(

Besides doesn't OZ have the F-111?;)

Shame they haven't banned it in Australia

Sacrilidge! :(

Yeah but the Liberator is neigh on 60 years old, we are talking about Australian Military here, not New Zealand.:p :(

Besides doesn't OZ have the F-111?;)

yes we have the f-111
an new zealand got no planes ;)

Dear God,

Please bless the English for the terrible food they have to eat.
And especially bless the Scottish, becuase most Scottish cuisine is based on a dare.

Also, have mercy on the Australians, becuase they have to eat Vegemite, wich is green monkey poop, in a can.
No one knows what Marmite is.

We would tell them this, but they havent forgiven us for "Crocodile Dundee".
We keep saying were sorry, but I think we really hurt thier feelings.

and until Canada apologizes for Bryan Adams, Celine Dionne, and Martin Short, they dont get any pie.


PS...
Tell them is not bacon.
Thats ham.

Also, have mercy on the Australians, becuase they have to eat Vegemite, wich is green monkey poop, in a can.

It's not green, and nor does it come from a tin or smell like poop. Can't vouch against the monkey origins, though. :p

Just last week I saw several jars of Vegmite on a store shelf in suburban Dallas right next to several jars of Marmite. You sure this is for real?

Well, it does show up on the FDA's website.

i know it made the news here i watch it on ten

Vegemite... I heard that stuff's gross.

Meh. Dunno why, though, our government is more focused on vegemite than health care and the economy...

Vegemite... I heard that stuff's gross.

Meh. Dunno why, though, our government is more focused on vegemite than health care and the economy...

they must think its a WMD

what are they thinking do they know how we get it if we dont have our
vegemite

Do you lose your ability to punctuate?

Good job, USA!
vegemite should be banned worldwide. But not because it contains folate, but because it tastes like batshit. Truly a concoction of Satan.

Unlike Marmite, which is what God spreads on his toast every morning.

If God existed that is.

Good job, USA!
vegemite should be banned worldwide. But not because it contains folate, but because it tastes like batshit. Truly a concoction of Satan.

Unlike Marmite, which is what God spreads on his toast every morning.

If God existed that is.
Of course, this implies that you know what batshit tastes like...

Although Vegemite doesn't actually taste 'like' batshit - it just is batshit.

And yet, I can still buy Tamarind (http://www.bad-candy.com/candies/tamarind/), Chamoy (http://www.bad-candy.com/candies/chamoy/), and Saltidos (http://www.bad-candy.com/candies/saltidos/). In fact, not 10' from me, I have three pouches of Tamarind, bought for my by my brother.

He always hated me.

Of course, this implies that you know what batshit tastes like...
:eek: What?!? And you don't?

Although Vegemite doesn't actually taste 'like' batshit - it just is batshit.
I'll take your word for it. :)

Do you lose your ability to punctuate?

that be dyslexia
not vegemite

:eek: What?!? And you don't?


I'll take your word for it. :)

I've seen it being made. The method used is similar to that used to make Slurm in Futurama. ;)

I've seen it being made. The method used is similar to that used to make Slurm in Futurama. ;)
Know what?
I would not be surprised in the least if I subsequently found out that this was the truth.

I've always harboured suspicions about that 'food' product.

WTF is Vegemite?

What next, Nutella?

look out they got vegemite and Nutella

Peanut Butter FTW! :D

Peanut Butter FTW! :D

why do you always have to be such a goofball?

WTF is Vegemite?

Poison in a jar, if you're in America you're lucky they've banned it.

Poison in a jar, if you're in America you're lucky they've banned it.

ha it has not killed us form eating it

why do you always have to be such a goofball?

I think my mom smoked wacky weed when I was in her. :)

why have they banned it? if its anything like Marmite it will be delicious!

ha it has not killed us form eating it

You're probably immune

that be dyslexia
not vegemite

What does dyslexia have to do with Capitalization and commas?

You're probably immune

yup :)

Poison in a jar, if you're in America you're lucky they've banned it.

but i do not live in america. i live in poland. it says it in the location field.

but i do not live in america. i live in poland. it says it in the location field.

I must have looked at someone else's,

why have they banned it? if its anything like Marmite it will be delicious!

Something to do with folic acid. Myself and others like me have eaten the stuff (well, Marmite anyway) in vast quantities for our entire lives and not suffered any ill effects, so I have no idea what the fuss is about. In fact, most people I know who eat the stuff tend to be healthier than average, even if they have to use mouthwash after each serving to stop the bad breath...

I find this hard to believe, and mildly amusing. Most Americans haven't tried vegemite, and those who have typically find it disgusting. Personally, I enjoy vegemite - not quite to the extent that some of my australian friends do (I go to an international camp, and was introduced to vegemite there) - but I still do enjoy it on crackers, toast, etc. It seems absurd that the government would waste its time trying to prevent the importation of a completely harmless foodstuff, but I don't think its a matter of imperialism, ethnocentrism or anything like that. It sounds like some obscure, outdated law is being enforced for no apparent reason, but isn't that what the government does anyway? Not to be cynical, but bureaucracy has done far worse than this. Knowing that vegemite has been banned, I'm going to have to make my jar last, but hopefully i'll be able to enjoy it again soon. And for all those people - I'm assuming my fellow countrymen - who are saying thank God or bomb the vegemite factories, it is an acquired taste, I gagged the first time I ate it, but it grows on you. Also, why get so upset about it? If you don't like vegemite, don't eat it, and if someone else does like it, why stop them from enjoying it?

http://www.news.com.au/sundayheraldsun/story/0,21985,20623197-662,00.html



This is clearly an insult upon Orstraya. Our right to enjoy our strongly flavoured national icon has been violated in the name of cultural imperialism. The fascists must be fought against and their opressive imperialist regime toppled in the name of the humble vegemite sandwich - or else they'll be after our beer, pies and sausage rolls next. To the barricades!

Funny... I've BOUGHT Vegemite here in the US.
How good is your source?

http://www.news.com.au/sundayheraldsun/story/0,21985,20623197-662,00.html


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Funny... I've BOUGHT Vegemite here in the US.
How good is your source?

Well, it's a NewsCorp owned newspaper, so take that as you will. ;)

But in addition, it seems to show up on the FDA's website in a brief search - but i'm not sure whether or not it's a banned list, or what it's referring to, exactly.

Maybe the ban is recent?

Link no work.

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It was working earlier today. Hold on.

Well, it's a NewsCorp owned newspaper, so take that as you will. ;)

But in addition, it seems to show up on the FDA's website in a brief search - but i'm not sure whether or not it's a banned list, or what it's referring to, exactly.

Maybe the ban is recent?

I scanned the FDA Website and I couldn't see it banned.
And as said before, the newspaper article link doesn't work.

*giggles*

I scanned the FDA Website and I couldn't see it banned.
And as said before, the newspaper article link doesn't work.

You accuse me of making it up?!? *shakes fist* :p

It certainly was working before, and I have a hard copy right next to me in today's paper.

EDIT - well, the problem with the link seems to be an indexing problem at their main website - I can't access Sunday's articles, since that link redirects to last Friday. See the "view archives" link here http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sundayheraldsun

What next, Nutella?

If they banned Nutella there'd be rioting in the streets. Even if it was just me rioting, which wouldn't be much of a riot I guess.

You accuse me of making it up?!? *shakes fist* :p

It certainly was working before, and I have a hard copy right next to me in today's paper.

Here's one from the same news corp, it seems:

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20623973-2,00.html


There's no accounting for taste

October 21, 2006 12:00am

THE US has banned Vegemite, even to the point of searching Australians for jars of the spread when they enter the country.

The bizarre crackdown was prompted because Vegemite has been deemed illegal under US food laws.

The great Aussie icon - faithfully carried around the world by travellers from downunder - contains folate, which under a technicality, America allows to be added only to breads and cereals.

Australian expatriates in the US said enforcement of the ban had been gradually stepped up and was now ruining lifelong traditions of Vegemite on toast for breakfast.

Kraft spokeswoman Joanna Scott said: "The (US) Food and Drug Administration doesn't allow the import of Vegemite simply because the recipe does have the addition of folic acid.''

The US was "a minor market'' for Vegemite, she said.

If they banned Nutella there'd be rioting in the streets. Even if it was just me rioting, which wouldn't be much of a riot I guess.

God help them if they ban Nutella, cause then the fucking revolution is ON.

Well. The only solution is to send all the jars of vegemite to Canada, to me in particular, I will take care of them! MWAHAHAHA!!!!!11 :eek:

God help them if they ban Nutella, cause then the fucking revolution is ON.

Damn right.

Bovril's better than the lot! The bastards changed the recipe from beef to yeast extract, but now they've seen the light and changed it back to good old beef. Nothing like a bit of liquid cow, mmmmmmm.

We fight in their wars & sign their free trade agreements, and this is what we get!

Banning our most exquisite culinary delights! Where's the free trade now?

Bastards! :p

I have no idea what this vegemite stuff it. It sounds scary.

I have no idea what this vegemite stuff it. It sounds scary.

It's a semiliquid mass of bacteria corpses. Nothing scary about that. :)

It's a semiliquid mass of bacteria corpses. Nothing scary about that. :)

Is that all? Sounds delish.

There is only one solution to this problem:

Global. Thermonuclear. War.

Us (the righteous forces of justice and light) vs. those who have forbidden Vege/Marmite.

I don't give a shit about the spread of communism, terrorists or fruitcake dictators in the Middle East, but banning Marmite? Time to drop The Bomb, and kill them all. Every. Last. One.

WTF is Vegemite?

It's concentrated yeast extract. Basically a by-product from beer production.

It's a thick black/brown paste with a very strong flavor that tastes surprisingly good on toast. Or in the cheese sandwitches I'm eating for lunch right now.

Is that all? Sounds delish.

Makes a very satisfying *splut* sound when a handful is thrown at someone. :)

Not the Sausage Rolls!!!!!!! *runs away screaming with several bags filled with sausage rolls*

No but seriously, that's just ridiculous.

Makes a very satisfying *splut* sound when a handful is thrown at someone. :)

Your knowledge of what to throw at someone and the likely results is monumental.

*searches for vegemite to pelt at people at halloween*

There is only one solution to this problem:

Global. Thermonuclear. War.

Us (the righteous forces of justice and light) vs. those who have forbidden Vege/Marmite.

I don't give a shit about the spread of communism, terrorists or fruitcake dictators in the Middle East, but banning Marmite? Time to drop The Bomb, and kill them all. Every. Last. One.

yes kill them all

Is it me or have our political leaders got their priorities slightly wrong?

Akela;11845063']Is it me or have our political leaders got their priorities slightly wrong?

It's just you.

Oh okay then, I think I forgot the world wide importance of whether vegemite should be legal in the US was far more vital than, say, North Korea setting off a nuke underground.

Maybe I just forgot to take me medicine. That's it, yeah, I need my pills. *wanders off slowly* :cool:

Your knowledge of what to throw at someone and the likely results is monumental.

*searches for vegemite to pelt at people at halloween*

I wouldn't. It sticks very easily, you're more likely to cover yourself in it in an attempt to throw it.

Any toursists visiting Australia should also note that it is excellent at keeping Drop Bears away.

Make sure you have a bit rubbed on your skin at all times when in the Bush.

I wouldn't. It sticks very easily, you're more likely to cover yourself in it in an attempt to throw it.

And? :)

I wouldn't. It sticks very easily, you're more likely to cover yourself in it in an attempt to throw it.

You just take the tub with you and spoon it out, it's very effective. And even if you do get it stuck to your hand, it's fun cleaning it off or chasing people with your hand stuck out threatening to put it all over them. :p

Akela;11845083']You just take the tub with you and spoon it out, it's very effective. And even if you do get it stuck to your hand, it's fun cleaning it off or chasing people with your hand stuck out threatening to put it all over them. :p

I'd recomend the spoon flick over throwing it. It's consistency isn't as good as say.. mud for throwing. And mud comes off skin with a quick hosing.

Any toursists visiting Australia should also note that it is excellent at keeping Drop Bears away.

Make sure you have a bit rubbed on your skin at all times when in the Bush.

yes it works well at keeping them away

And? :)

pfft, we're supposed to be giving the kids effective advice for nailing other people :p I guess learning the hard way can also be learning the fun way..

Sounds like a movie...

A shadowy freedom fighter known only as "V" uses terrorist tactics to fight against a totalitarian society. Upon rescuing a glass of vegemite from the secret police, he also finds his best chance at having an ally.

(And I have yet to see the original version!)

I'd recomend the spoon flick over throwing it. It's consistency isn't as good as say.. mud for throwing. And mud comes off skin with a quick hosing.

ANy good throwing goo should cover the thrower nearly as much as the target. *nod* Also, while a quick cleanup is definitely a strong selling point, there is sometimes something to be said about pernicious mess.

That's why one of my favorite throwing pies is blueberry. It leaves such nice stains on skin and clothing. :)

pfft, we're supposed to be giving the kids effective advice for nailing other people :p I guess learning the hard way can also be learning the fun way..

Sometimes, to generate the most laughter, you have to be the one being laughed at. :)

Hehe, learning the fun is like, like me learning that people shouldn't ride trolleys down a hill.

I learnt that by watching my friend do it. They very narrowly missed the cars in the car park at the bottom. I don't think riding full pelt into someone's parked car with a trolley is clever, but it looked pretty funny. :D

Sometimes, to generate the most laughter, you have to be the one being laughed at. :)

No one takes one for the team like you do.

No one takes one for the team like you do.

True, true. Too many people are too vain or proud in their image to make fools of themselves. It's unhealthy. *nod*

A step in the right direction if you ask me. Bring on the Marmite!

lol, i always have marmite over vegimite, Marmite is the best and its got to be eaten....ahhh the taste of marmite and butter on a warm slice of toast. *drawls*

Also, why get so upset about it? If you don't like vegemite, don't eat it, and if someone else does like it, why stop them from enjoying it?
Because it is an abomination, that's why, unlike the wholesome delicious goodness that is marmite.

Mark my words, the goodness of marmite must prevail over the abomination that is vegemite before all can be well with the world!

Ha! And you thought the cola wars were something to write home to Mama about, but they will be a mere footnote to consumables-history compared to the mightiness of the 'mite-spreads' war. Long live marmite, a pox on vegemite!

Sure seems odd that a country that supplies Israel with phosphorous bombs
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6075408.stm can be petty enough to ban Vegemite. I remember when they banned red Smarties - wierdos.

why have they banned it? if its anything like Marmite it will be delicious!
It's nothing like Marmite, that's the problem.
Vegemite is like the retarded younger brother of Marmite. Sorta like DeCraprio's Arnie Grape to Depp's Gilbert Grape. But even more irritating.

Talk about stupid laws. I've seen many, but this among the worst still in force for sure. They must think it's a terrorist threat or something, vegemite-based suicide bombs. We need to march to the FDA and chant "Vegemite! It's our right!"

MArmite? Vegemite? Damn you silly people. I can't believe I read this whole thread and did not see PROMITE mentioned even once! Surely PROMITE will have been banned too.
*Looks up to PROMITE flapping in the wind*
*tear trickles down cheek*

Freinds, NSGers, Posters, Lend me your ears...
The time has come to pout aside our age-old differences and unite against a common enemy. When I look at Marmite, I see the demon paste of Pommish hell. When I llok at vegemite I see a once great Aussie icon now a mockery of it's former self under US ownership (Kraft, no less). When I look at Bovril I see liquid cow, most disconcerting. Yet, I also see an unseverable connection we all share. We are all extracts, just like our tofu brothers, and we are all shockingly abbhorrent to the palates of infidels. Who cares if we are yeast, beef, or soya extract. We are extracts, and we stand as one against the tyranny of the FDA! Brothers, sisters, fellowmen, point not your weapons at each other, but rather at the greatest scourge to folaic acid additive extract spreads the world has ever seen. Henceforth we shall call this righteous stuggle 'Vegihad'.

WE STAND AS ONE! Children of the Holy Extract League, PROMITE, Vegemite, Marmite, Bovril, and Tofu. Unite as one as the children of HEL.

I wouldn't. It sticks very easily, you're more likely to cover yourself in it in an attempt to throw it. When I was but a baby of 2 years old I covered myself in Vegemite from head to toe . With my hand. From a jar. The photo is my favourite portrait of myself. Unfortunately the Australian Department of Foriegn Affairs didn't share my enthusiasm and did not allow me to place it on my passport (seriously), in fact most official agencies do not allow me to use the photo :(

A whole host of powers were developed from this fateful baby-embalming, and I grew up learning to protect the Australian way. Then Vegemite was purchaesed by Kraft foods, a multinational US company. since that day, I have lost my powers. Only by bathing in promite daily can I even summon the strength to live.

Any toursists visiting Australia should also note that it is excellent at keeping Drop Bears away.

Make sure you have a bit rubbed on your skin at all times when in the Bush.

I absolutely must have read that bit wrong... I must have done...

Hmmmmm.........

I'm skeptical:

http://www.souzouzone.jp/blog/2006/10/substance_abuse.php

Yes, the link is a blog, but it does seem to be spot on....

The Herald Sun article certainly is missing.

On the down side, Vegemite has been missing from the local western import markets for a while now. :(


And I just found this recipe (http://www.vegemite.com.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=Dinner.welcome#Garlic). I'd love to work on that one.

signed a demented sepo (I'll take sepo, but don't you dare call this Johnny Reb a Yank! Them Thars Fightin' Words...)

I'd recomend the spoon flick over throwing it. It's consistency isn't as good as say.. mud for throwing. And mud comes off skin with a quick hosing.
You'd probably need to douse yourself in Petrol to get that gunk off.

MArmite? Vegemite? Damn you silly people. I can't believe I read this whole thread and did not see PROMITE mentioned even once! Surely PROMITE will have been banned too.
*Looks up to PROMITE flapping in the wind*
*tear trickles down cheek*

Freinds, NSGers, Posters, Lend me your ears...
The time has come to pout aside our age-old differences and unite against a common enemy. When I look at Marmite, I see the demon paste of Pommish hell. When I llok at vegemite I see a once great Aussie icon now a mockery of it's former self under US ownership (Kraft, no less). When I look at Bovril I see liquid cow, most disconcerting. Yet, I also see an unseverable connection we all share. We are all extracts, just like our tofu brothers, and we are all shockingly abbhorrent to the palates of infidels. Who cares if we are yeast, beef, or soya extract. We are extracts, and we stand as one against the tyranny of the FDA! Brothers, sisters, fellowmen, point not your weapons at each other, but rather at the greatest scourge to folaic acid additive extract spreads the world has ever seen. Henceforth we shall call this righteous stuggle 'Vegihad'.

WE STAND AS ONE! Children of the Holy Extract League, PROMITE, Vegemite, Marmite, Bovril, and Tofu. Unite as one as the children of HEL.
I like this guy.:p

http://www.news.com.au/sundayheraldsun/story/0,21985,20623197-662,00.html



This is clearly an insult upon Orstraya. Our right to enjoy our strongly flavoured national icon has been violated in the name of cultural imperialism. The fascists must be fought against and their opressive imperialist regime toppled in the name of the humble vegemite sandwich - or else they'll be after our beer, pies and sausage rolls next. To the barricades!

A soverign nation can choose to import whatever it wants to import.

Hmmmmm.........

I'm skeptical:

http://www.souzouzone.jp/blog/2006/10/substance_abuse.php

Yes, the link is a blog, but it does seem to be spot on....

The Herald Sun article certainly is missing.

On the down side, Vegemite has been missing from the local western import markets for a while now. :(


And I just found this recipe (http://www.vegemite.com.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=Dinner.welcome#Garlic). I'd love to work on that one.

signed a demented sepo (I'll take sepo, but don't you dare call this Johnny Reb a Yank! Them Thars Fightin' Words...)

You're all septics as far as we're concerned. ;)

You're all septics as far as we're concerned. ;)

As long as ya'll don't go confusing the Yanks and Rebs, I'll keep gooing out of my way to avoid confusing ya'll fellow southerners with the pommie bastards...
:cool:

WTF is Vegemite?

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/3821/owlpoop7wh.jpg

I like this guy.:p
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Are you one of us? *Discreetly slides jar of PROMITE to Harlesburg under the table*

Here's one from the same news corp, it seems:

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20623973-2,00.html


That's the one! :fluffle: (although it is shorter than the original article)

When I was but a baby of 2 years old I covered myself in Vegemite from head to toe . With my hand. From a jar. The photo is my favourite portrait of myself. Unfortunately the Australian Department of Foriegn Affairs didn't share my enthusiasm and did not allow me to place it on my passport (seriously), in fact most official agencies do not allow me to use the photo :(

Doesn't every Aussie have a baby photo like that? I know I do somewhere. :D

Maybe if heaps of people start submitting passport photos like that, they'll give in?

Hmmmmm.........

I'm skeptical:

http://www.souzouzone.jp/blog/2006/10/substance_abuse.php

Yes, the link is a blog, but it does seem to be spot on....

The Herald Sun article certainly is missing.

On the down side, Vegemite has been missing from the local western import markets for a while now. :(

Hmm, he did link the thing I found on the FDA website, though.

I'm not sure. But if it is made up, this wouldn't be the first time a Murdoch owned paper has been caught lying through clenched teeth. ;)

A soverign nation can choose to import whatever it wants to import.

Fascist.

Aussies:

You find yourself in the US and craving Vegemite real bad, come to Columbus Ohio, and visit me. My relatives in town purchased a shockingly huge quantity of Vegemite when they were down under, and it'll probably last until after my future grandchildren die.

Wacky.

I actually like Vegemite, but apparently I got to try it illegally.

Wacky.

I actually like Vegemite, but apparently I got to try it illegally.

It's decent, in very tiny quantities.

Aussies:

You find yourself in the US and craving Vegemite real bad, come to Columbus Ohio, and visit me. My relatives in town purchased a shockingly huge quantity of Vegemite when they were down under, and it'll probably last until after my future grandchildren die.

Yay!


It's decent, in very tiny quantities.

Well, you're only supposed to spread it on things, not eat it out of the jar... :p

Well, you're only supposed to spread it on things, not eat it out of the jar... :p
Marmite out of the jar is ok. Pretty good, actually. So, despite vegemite being batshit, I can't imagine it'd be too much worse straight from the jar compared to on toast...

Fascist.

Joke? It's a soverign nations right, just look at what Japan did to North Korean imports.

Well, you're only supposed to spread it on things, not eat it out of the jar... :p
I'll eat my vegemite however I damn well please! *Dips hand into vegemite jar*

now they saying they have not banned it

Marmite out of the jar is ok. Pretty good, actually. So, despite vegemite being batshit, I can't imagine it'd be too much worse straight from the jar compared to on toast...Oh god no. Only an individual with balls (or ovaries, *nods at dem*) of BHP steel can handle vegemite more than a few nanometres thick.

For all you people who haven't tried it, you need taost, butter and the tiniest anount of vegemite you can manage. Unlike Marmite, Vegemite is ultraconcentrated.

Oddly enough UK marmite, which is imported under the name of 'Our Mate' and isn't readily available, is about 500 times as strong as vegemite, which is about 500 times as strong as down under Marmite...

This has something to do with the UK selling the rights to the product and name way back in the day, but don't ask me exactly what happened. Once you eat Vegemite Marmite tastes tasteless, and once you've tried 'Our Mate' aka UK Marmite, the same happens to Vegemite...

This is going to get really confusing as I'm sure some people on this thread will be Brits...

What the hell is Vegemite?

What the hell is Vegemite?

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11850149&postcount=134

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Are you one of us? *Discreetly slides jar of PROMITE to Harlesburg under the table*
I am well aware of the wonder which is Bovril.;)


I didn't bother to click the link, but Vegemite is a good source of folate(sp), which is uber good for the developing child and such.
Wouldn't Bush want strong healthy babies to be the next generation of Super Warriors?

But then again, the way Bush has run the country(into the ground:p ) he wouldn't be expecting the Republicans to lead America for awhile.:D

Sorry to slightly gravedig, but I just came accropss some germane information - snopes now has this, and it's labeled false, but it's a bit more complicated than that.

Vegemite Ban

Claim: The FDA has barred travellers from bringing Vegemite into the U.S.

Status: False.

Example: [Associated Press, 2006]

Reports that U.S. customs agents are searching people from Australia and New Zealand for Vegemite, a popular yeast extract spread, has created consternation among antipodean expatriates living in America.

The Australian Embassy in Washington said it was looking into Australian media reports that customs officials were checking people for the salty brown spread.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has long prohibited imports of Vegemite because it contains folate, a B vitamin approved as an additive for just a few foods, including breakfast cereals.

But until recently there was no difficulty bringing in a few jars for personal use. Nearly 100,000 Australians and New Zealanders live in the United States.

Reports from Australian and New Zealand media said some people had been searched or asked by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents if they were carrying Vegemite.

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in late October 2006 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had ordered customs officials to crack down on the importation of Vegemite into the U.S. caused great consternation among American expatriates from Australia and New Zealand and others who enjoy the Kraft-manufactured "savoury spread" made from yeast products.

The ban was reportedly being enforced due to the presence of folate, an FDA-regulated food additive, in the product. Later accounts, however, suggested the original news overstated the case:
The US government has dismissed media reports it had banned Vegemite.

"There is no ban on Vegemite," US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) spokesman Mike Herndon said.

Media reports claimed American border officials were confiscating Vegemite from Australians as they entered the US.

The FDA, charged with policing America's food supply, has not issued an "import alert" to border officials to halt the import of Vegemite.

Mr Herndon said the FDA was surprised by the media reports.

The controversy centres on folate, an ingredient in Vegemite.

Under US regulations, folate can be added only to breads and cereals.

"One of the Vitamin B components (in Vegemite) is folate," Mr. Herndon said.

"In and of itself, it's not a violation. If they're adding folate to it, boosting it up, technically it would be a violation.

"But the FDA has not targeted it and I don't think we intend to target Vegemite simply because of that."

Joanna Scott, spokesperson for Vegemite's maker, Kraft, reportedly has said, "The Food and Drug Administration doesn't allow the import of Vegemite simply because the recipe does have the addition of folic acid".

But Mr. Herndon said, "Nobody at the FDA has told them (Kraft) there is a ban".
The variance in reports seems to stem from a confusion over the difference between importation for commercial use and importation for personal use. While Kraft has apparently stopped providing Vegemite to U.S. retailers while the issue over folate is resolved, the FDA says that travellers are still free to bring Vegemite into the U.S. for personal use:
Kraft will fight for the right to resume importing Vegemite to the US after the country reconsidered its restriction on the famous spread.

The US Food and Drug Administration said that travellers carrying Vegemite would not be stopped, in response to revelations in the Herald Sun that Australians had been searched for the sandwich spread at the US-Canadian border.

While travellers are in the clear to pack their traditional breakfast fare, Kraft has not yet been given a green light to export Vegemite to the US, Kraft spokeswoman Joanna Scott said.

However, the American-owned company is in talks to end the deadlock, which has resulted in many stores in the US being unable to source supplies.

According to Kraft, the crackdown on Vegemite was prompted because it contains folate, which the US allows to be added only to breads and cereals.
Last updated: 28 October 2006

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http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/vegemite.asp

Just to prove them wrong, I'm going to have vegemite on toast for breakfast again tomorrow morning. :p

Sorry to slightly gravedig, but I just came accropss some germane information - snopes now has this, and it's labeled false, but it's a bit more complicated than that.

Thanks. :) There was an article clarifying that in a later edition of the same newspaper roughly a week ago, but I was busy at the time so I didn't bother to update this thread. My bad.

Just to prove them wrong, I'm going to have vegemite on toast for breakfast again tomorrow morning. :p

:D I'd like to do that, but my local import store's been out of it for a while.

Thanks. :) There was an article clarifying that in a later edition of the same newspaper roughly a week ago, but I was busy at the time so I didn't bother to update this thread. My bad.

No worries.

Just to prove them wrong, I'm going to have vegemite on toast for breakfast again tomorrow morning. :p

Mission accomplished, had a nice pot of tea too. :)

Sorry to slightly gravedig, but I just came accropss some germane information - snopes now has this, and it's labeled false, but it's a bit more complicated than that.


http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/vegemite.asp
I'd bring in Marmite just to fuck with them, somehow i still think i'd get a gloved hand up the arse though.:(

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20623973-2,00.html



This is clearly an insult upon Orstraya. Our right to enjoy our strongly flavoured national icon has been violated in the name of cultural imperialism. The fascists must be fought against and their opressive imperialist regime toppled in the name of the humble vegemite sandwich - or else they'll be after our beer, pies and sausage rolls next. To the barricades!

EDIT - I changed the article link since the original version, from the Herald Sun, has been removed. The quotation is from the herald sun version.

an australian friend of mine gave me a thing of vegemite once. it looks like something you'd plant a sapling in to make it grow more quickly. not suitable for human consumption....

What's the difference between vegemite and marmite? What is vegemite? Who am I? Where am I? Why am I here?

So what does vegemite taste like anyway? Describe it to me!

So what does vegemite taste like anyway? Describe it to me!

Imagine buttery salty beef bullion mixed with a bit of a very malty beer.