# There's no fucking Vegemite. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 8, 2008, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975 "2008-10-08T11:51:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/21 "2008-10-08T14:01:52Z")
[You either love it or hate it](http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cHbpTrFPc7Y&feature=related) ---
**Author:** ![Isamu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/22 "2008-10-08T14:24:56Z")
Kambuckta. We have noted that you have no vegemite in your pantry. Please turn in your Australian citizenship card and move on to some other place that will accept ‘your kind’ of people. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![C3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/c3/32/3108_2.png) [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/23 "2008-10-08T14:32:49Z")
[QUOTE=Giles] I’ve got a fairly large jar (250 g I think) in my kitchen cupboard here in Ohio, which I eat from time to time. Unfortunately, it’s hard to get Saos or Vitaweats to go with it, so I eat it pretty slowly. (It’s about 8 years old, proving conclusively that Vegemite never ever goes off, as long as you keep the lid on to stop it going dry). [/QUOTE] No, it’s[not](http://aussiecatalog.com/store/category/axke/Aussie_Biscuits.html). (Actually, they’re out of Vitawheats right now, but they restock regularly.) I also recommend their [Best Before Sale](http://aussiecatalog.com/store/category/bxvy/Best_Before_Sale.html) stuff…a CASE of Peppermint Crisps for $5!! And there are the Vitawheats - 3 packages for $3.95! ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/24 "2008-10-08T14:40:00Z")
I have never had Vegemite. The only time I ever found it in a mainstream grocery store here in Canada, it was filed with the _cleaning supplies_, apparently because no-one knew what it was. I know about it mostly from the SDMB. Am I missing anything? ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/25 "2008-10-08T14:54:16Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > Well I know what I’m having for breakfast. 🙂 Note to self: Never run out of cheddar cheese. American is a poor substitute on a toasted Vegemite sandwich. ---
**Author:** ![TheLoadedDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@TheLoadedDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheLoadedDog)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/26 "2008-10-08T15:07:15Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > I have never had Vegemite. That is an impossibly sad story. How can this be, in a just world? ---
**Author:** ![Telperien](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Telperien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telperien)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/27 "2008-10-08T16:53:15Z")
I found a little jar of Marmite at a Kroger in their surprisingly well-stocked international foods aisle so I bought it. I approached it with trepidation, but it turns out that I like it. I haven’t seen any Vegemite anywhere local, though. ---
**Author:** ![araminty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5e925/32.png) [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/28 "2008-10-08T17:01:31Z")
My Vegemite supply is stable, thank goodness; however, I just finished the Weet Bix. The brick-and mortar shop for [this place](http://www.aussieproducts.com/default.asp) happens to be pretty close by; they sell the big 750g box for… **$11.95**. Oh, and they’re out of stock. Of course. My sweet **MaxTheVool** bought me some crumpets, though. I’m not so hard-core that I eat them with Vegemite, although I’ve seen it done. Crumpets are good, but sometimes you just want Weet Bix, ya know? I do three. With brown sugar. Mmm. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/29 "2008-10-08T17:03:02Z")
**Fucking Vegemite** , eh? Never tried that kind before. 😉 I had it as a kid. My Mum brought some back from Australia. My God it was vile! And evil! I can’t even describe the terrible sour taste of it. Then again I was maybe 10 or 12 years old and thought Captain Crunch was a breakfast delicacy at the time. I’d like to try it again and compare with my memory of the insultingly sour crappiness from my youth. ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/30 "2008-10-08T17:13:28Z")
True. And there’s no nailing Jell-O to a tree either. ---
**Author:** ![Szlater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/90ced4/32.png) [@Szlater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Szlater)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/31 "2008-10-08T17:41:22Z")
Vegemite fans should be [sectioned](http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-878Nc4gzPA&feature=related). (safe for work youtube video). Marmite is the one true spread, peace be upon it. ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/32 "2008-10-08T18:14:52Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > I have never had Vegemite. > > The only time I ever found it in a mainstream grocery store here in Canada, it was filed with the _cleaning supplies_, apparently because no-one knew what it was. The cleaning supplies is probably the perfect place for that vile concoction. We need to take off and nuke the whole global supply from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/33 "2008-10-08T18:21:42Z")
I like Marmite too. The British stuff, anyway. Tried the NZ stuff, and didn’t care for it nearly as much. 😕 Tried Aussie mite and Mighty mite. Meh. As I said before, Promite is okay in emergencies. To me, vegemite is best for cooking (stews, soups, chowders) while marmite is best for spreading on my english muffins, toasted and slathered with butter, 8 year old cheddar, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes. But vegemite is nice there too. Let’s just give out a nice big hug for all yeast spreads, m’kay? ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/34 "2008-10-08T18:21:45Z")
> [@araminty](#): > > The brick-and mortar shop for [this place](http://www.aussieproducts.com/default.asp) happens to be pretty close by. I’ve never ordered from them, although they appear to have a pretty good selection. Some of their stuff is REALLY expensive though, and some of it you can actually get at regular stores in the US much cheaper. For example, they charge $2.25 for a [Violet Crumble Bar](http://www.aussieproducts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NEVC50), but you can get the same thing off the shelf at Cost Plus World Market for about $1.30. They charge $8.95 for a 7oz bag of [Darrel Lea Strawberry Licorice](http://www.aussieproducts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=DLLIQ%20STRAW). I picked up a 1lb (16oz) tub of exactly the same stuff for $4.00 at my local Trader Joe’s the other day. When i want stuff from home, i usually call my mother and ask her to send me a parcel with some goodies in it. ---
**Author:** ![UnwrittenNocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/6de8d8/32.png) [@UnwrittenNocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UnwrittenNocturne)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/35 "2008-10-08T18:32:06Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > Tragic! > > That’s why I always keep a 2.5 kilo tub of vegemite on hand to minimize the risk of running out (ordered over the internet, it’s the only way to get it in the US). > > I also have an emergency backup jar of promite, in case things get really desperate. Fortunately they haven’t yet. Unless you happen to live here in Vegas. I used to have to get my folks to mail it to me (and those international postal rates are nasty) but since moving to this desert hellhole I found a great place to buy it. The thought of running out gives me vague chills. Luckily they also sell great pies (for when I am too lazy to make them) and other assorted snacks that I miss. ---
**Author:** ![Autolycus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/36 "2008-10-08T18:40:22Z")
So, what is the difference between Vegemite, Marmite, and Promite? I’ve never had any of these :o ---
**Author:** ![Szlater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/90ced4/32.png) [@Szlater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Szlater)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/37 "2008-10-08T19:28:43Z")
> [@Autolycus](#): > > So, what is the difference between Vegemite, Marmite, and Promite? I’ve never had any of these :o [Marmite](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmite) [Vegemite](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegemite) [Promite](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promite) ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/38 "2008-10-08T20:38:39Z")
> [@Beware\_of\_Doug](#): > > True. And there’s no nailing Jell-O to a tree either. And Og help you if you try to nail Vegemite. One of the linked articles says that Marmite, at least, is available in Canada. I’ll have to have another look at the larger food stores. Or maybe a specialized importer. ---
**Author:** ![Sierra\_Indigo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@Sierra\_Indigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sierra_Indigo)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/39 "2008-10-08T20:43:58Z")
I was heartbroken over the weekend. I’d got some crumpets with my weekly shop, anticipating lovely hot, crunchy, buttery goodness with some vegemite just to top it off (aside: the only places I can eat vegemite [barring soups and stews] is on hot buttered toast or crumpets, where the butter outweighs the vegemite by about 2x. Anything else gives me heartburn something nasty :(). Only, no vegemite! Oh no! My last jar that I remember buying is in my desk at work! However, my pantry of DHOOM saves the day. Tucked down the back, in a corner I rarely check, was a completely unopened jar of vegemite! And it was only 2 years out of date!! And it was still good. Mmmm. Wish I could have crumpets at work. ---
**Author:** ![bathsheba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9e8a1a/32.png) [@bathsheba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bathsheba)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975/40 "2008-10-08T21:16:07Z")
> [@Autolycus](#): > > So, what is the difference between Vegemite, Marmite, and Promite? I’ve never had any of these :o This is why you can’t get a woman. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-no-fucking-vegemite/466975.md?page=3)