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Lynn,
Bovril, although similar appearance, is actually a meat extract, it is in the name, "bovine". Marmite if I recall is a yeast by-product of the brewing industry. With out looking it up to check, I believe it was exported to Australia but during WW1 the supply stopped and hence how Vegemite came in to being to fill the gap. Off to the supermarket now to ask why they do not stock Vegemite anymore ![]()
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Richard, as rural kids the rumour machine had us all believing that Marmite and Vegemite were made from dead cows hooves. The dead cow truck used to come and pick up the blown up dead cows from the farm gates I don't think it put any of us off. Nowadays the reality of what is truly in processed food is much more scary.
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![]() Well then, I should say that Brits are in-efficient at paperwork!! regards Darrell |
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Since the topic is foodstuffs disappearing from store shelves in Canada, a Ginger Spread and a Rosella Jelly used to be available at local Safeway stores for many years, but both have been unavailable for a while now. I think both were made in or near Maroochydore Australia and I think my Mum visited the factory while visiting relatives in the area back in the 70's. Ribena blackcurrant concentrate is another item getting harder to find as well.
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Ribena copped a real hammering here a couple of years back as most of their claims for their product turned out to be false. I think a young university student took a look at their juice and discovered the truth, the word got out and the media picked up on it.
Ginger Spread and Rosella Jelly I've not heard of but in the past it was not unusual for Australian products to be made for export only and not available locally. Also many products were available in their state of origin only as regards local markets. Maroochydore is over 1,000 miles from here in southern Queensland and maybe the Banana Benders know of the brands mentioned ay? David
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![]() I believe the brand has been sold and manufacturing of some products recommenced. There are also boutique products called rosella jam because of the ingrediants, which doesn't include the parrot species Psittacus elegans or Crimson Rosella in the recipe. ![]() BTW: the US banned the import of Vegemite some years ago because of the salt content, however the ban was lifted shortly after because the usual serving is minimal and not the lashings that Americans are used to with spreads. You tend to find that while Marmite and Vegimite are similar people are either in the Marmite camp or the Vegimite one, I'm happy to say I'm a Vegemite Kid! ![]() Last edited by Dianaa; 28-01-14 at 04:36. |
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On a web site (About Australia) it seems Marmite is Australia's original yeast spread.
this is what a jar looks like down our way. We all know what Kraft (c.r.a.f.t.) stands for..... Right???
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As to the black bears roaming freely, that part is 100% true. But I would take black bears (a minor threat that you can see) over the less visible threats like poisonous spiders and snakes. |
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![]() ...and thanks to those selfsame Brits, we don't hunt seals much anymore! ![]() I wonder if the same Scots would import Flipper Pie? ![]() regards Darrell |
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Is there any truth to the rumour that Britain was prepared to retaliate by banning poutine?
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