br0k3n 0 #1 October 23, 2006 So you can buy guns, but not Vegemite in the US----------------------------------------------------------- --+ There are 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.. --+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #2 October 23, 2006 QuoteSo you can buy guns, but not Vegemite in the US Have you ever tasted it??? This is about the only sensible thing this country has done in a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 October 23, 2006 If we outlaw Vegemite, only outlaws will have Vegemite. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #4 October 23, 2006 QuoteSo you can buy guns, but not Vegemite in the US Marmite and Vegemite are considered WMDs. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
br0k3n 0 #5 October 23, 2006 Quote Have you ever tasted it??? Yes, I had it on my toast this morning......----------------------------------------------------------- --+ There are 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.. --+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #6 October 23, 2006 what the fuck is vegemite? we don't need australian stuff here. they're all a unch of criminals.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 October 23, 2006 Quotewhat the fuck is vegemite? we don't need australian stuff here. they're all a unch of criminals. you have not had Tim Tams yet have you And WTF how can you bann a food made from yeastYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #8 October 23, 2006 Tried the stuff years ago when I was in Australia. Not real bad. I guess one could get use to it. Vegemite is the registered brand name for a dark brown, salty food paste made from yeast extract, mainly used as a spread on sandwiches and toast, though occasionally used in cooking. It is popular in Australia and New Zealand and is known as one of Australia's national foods—it can be found in many Australian diaspora communities such as London. Food technologist Dr. Cyril P. Callister invented Vegemite in 1923 when his employer, the Australian Fred Walker Company, had him develop a spread from brewer's yeast after war had disrupted the supply of imported yeast spreads. The brand is now owned by Kraft Foods, an American multinational that is part of the Altria Group of companies and Australian produced Vegemite is available in the United Kingdom. Vegemite is banned in the USA, because it contains folate, a vitamin that in the USA is only allowed in breads and cereals. The USA government has (as of 2006) stepped up the ban, going so far to even search Australians for Vegemite when they enter the country History Vegemite's name was picked at random out of a hat by Fred Walker's daughter, Sheilah. Faced with growing competition from the similar British Marmite, the product was known from 1928 to 1935 as "Parwill", allowing a convoluted advertising slogan that said "Marmite but Parwill"—that is, "Ma (mother) might not like the taste but I'm sure Pa (father) will." This attempt to expand market share was unsuccessful and the name was changed back to Vegemite. Today Vegemite far outsells Marmite and other similar spreads in Australia. Vegemite is made from leftover brewers' yeast extract, a by-product of beer manufacture, and various vegetable and spice additives. The taste is difficult to describe but is extremely salty and slightly bitter, and as might be expected, malty, similar to the taste of beef bouillon. The texture is rather smooth, resembling margarine. While highly popular in Australia and New Zealand, it has never been successfully marketed elsewhere. It is notorious for the dislike it generates amongst some foreigners. Vegemite is not liked by all Australians - some find it far too salty to be palatable - but it remains an iconic symbol of Australia. It is available at some supermarkets and specialty food shops in a number of other countries. Typical preparation Vegemite should be spread very thinly with butter to help to soften the strong taste, or with sliced or melted cheese. A variation on vegemite toast is 'tiger toast' - where after spreading with vegemite, strips of cheese are melted onto the toast, creating a striking visual effect. It is also a key ingredient in the popular "Cheesymite Scroll" or "Cheddarmite Scroll" produced by bakeries in Australia, a savoury spiral pastry which includes cheese spread and Vegemite. A teaspoon of Vegemite can also be used in place of stock in some recipes."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #9 October 23, 2006 i don't know man... this vegemit estuff sounds funny. they should just ban everything except nutella. it would make the world a mch better place. i think it's probably the vegemite that made australians want to become criminals...This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #10 October 23, 2006 Quotei don't know man... this vegemit estuff sounds funny. they should just ban everything except nutella. it would make the world a mch better place. i think it's probably the vegemite that made australians want to become criminals... originally they were criminals before they were Australians. **edited because now that I'm off the diet pills I care about spelling again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #11 October 23, 2006 QuoteQuotei don't know man... this vegemit estuff sounds funny. they should just ban everything except nutella. it would make the world a mch better place. i think it's probably the vegemite that made australians want to become criminals... originally they were criminals before they were Australians. **edited because now that I'm off the diet pills I care about spelling again. there was only a VERY small populaton of POMs sent to OZ, Once the brits discovery how cool OZ is they stopped sending the Crims I'm still flabergasted that Yanks BANNED vegemite because it has a friggin VITAMIN in it A vitamin that's actually GOOD for developing embryosYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,400 #12 October 23, 2006 QuoteMarmite and Vegemite are considered WMDs. Now why did you have to say that? Now Dubya will be sending troops into Oz, and Rumsfeld will be promising that the 'roos will be welcoming us as liberators."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #13 October 23, 2006 Quote I'm still flabergasted that Yanks BANNED vegemite because it has a friggin VITAMIN in it That's just fucked up Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Samurai136 0 #14 October 23, 2006 Check out the Folic acid page on wiki: QuoteConversely, in the early 2000s, the US FDA prevented the import of Vegemite from Australia, citing, as the reason, that the folic acid levels are too high. In 2005 it was impossible for Australian expatriates to buy Vegemite in jars of larger than 113 grams (4 oz.). Although folic acid does reduce the risk of birth defects, it is only one part of the picture and should not be considered a cure. Even women taking daily folic acid supplements have been known to have children with neural tube defects. The risk of toxicity from folic acid is low.[14] The Institute of Medicine has established a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for folate of 1,000 µg for adult men and women, and a UL of 800 µg for pregnant and lactating (breast-feeding) women less than 18 years of age. Supplemental folic acid should not exceed the UL to prevent folic acid from masking symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency. Feel free to send US the roos and wallabys."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #15 October 23, 2006 From the article: QuoteThe bizarre crackdown was prompted because Vegemite contains folate, which in the US can be added only to breads... Well what the hell else would you add Vegimite to??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #16 October 23, 2006 QuoteFrom the article: QuoteThe bizarre crackdown was prompted because Vegemite contains folate, which in the US can be added only to breads... Well what the hell else would you add Vegimite to??? Didn't yo know we shoot up vegemiteYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites unformed 0 #17 October 23, 2006 QuoteQuoteFrom the article: QuoteThe bizarre crackdown was prompted because Vegemite contains folate, which in the US can be added only to breads... Well what the hell else would you add Vegimite to??? Didn't yo know we shoot up vegemite see? i only knew vegemite was used by criminals. but this os prrof it's also used by drug addicts. we don't need our children to be corrupted by these people.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #18 October 23, 2006 Great... it's good to see that the FDA is protecting me from putting B vitamins on my toast... Guess I'll have to start eating those Jimmy Dean's chocolate chip pancakes & sausage on a stick thingies for breakfast instead, since those are FDA-approved... It's nice to know that they're looking out for my health so that I don't have to worry about it myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lawrocket 3 #19 October 23, 2006 QuoteVegemite is made from leftover brewers' yeast extract, a by-product of beer manufacture, Yeast without beer? What the hell good is that? I've got other terms for that, like "athlete's foot," "thrush," and "the infamous female itch." "Good day! I'd like to apply for a patent. I've managed to package diaper rash." "You can't patent a yeasty disease." "Ah! Old chum, I plan to sell it to people as a food product!" "Oh, dear. Will people eat that?" "I call it 'Vegemite.' I'm sure they will." And it worked. Vegemite is a freaking gyp, if you ask me. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Samurai136 0 #20 October 23, 2006 Is that a legal opinion? Friend-Of-The-Court brief? "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jakee 1,259 #21 October 24, 2006 QuoteVegemite is a freaking gyp, if you ask me.[Mad] Vegemite sucks balls. Marmites where it's at.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #22 October 24, 2006 Thank, God. Now we just need to bring Bovril to their attention. We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #23 October 24, 2006 and Pot Noodles (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bch7773 0 #24 October 24, 2006 hmm I'm going to have to make my own vegemite then.... 4 cups salt 1 bullion cube 2 pounds of black excrement mix together in a big bowl, then eat. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Red_Skydiver 0 #25 October 24, 2006 The article states vegemite is banned because it contains folate, which in the US can be added only to breads and cereals..... but the vegemite will be added to the bread at a later stage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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Samurai136 0 #14 October 23, 2006 Check out the Folic acid page on wiki: QuoteConversely, in the early 2000s, the US FDA prevented the import of Vegemite from Australia, citing, as the reason, that the folic acid levels are too high. In 2005 it was impossible for Australian expatriates to buy Vegemite in jars of larger than 113 grams (4 oz.). Although folic acid does reduce the risk of birth defects, it is only one part of the picture and should not be considered a cure. Even women taking daily folic acid supplements have been known to have children with neural tube defects. The risk of toxicity from folic acid is low.[14] The Institute of Medicine has established a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for folate of 1,000 µg for adult men and women, and a UL of 800 µg for pregnant and lactating (breast-feeding) women less than 18 years of age. Supplemental folic acid should not exceed the UL to prevent folic acid from masking symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency. Feel free to send US the roos and wallabys."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #15 October 23, 2006 From the article: QuoteThe bizarre crackdown was prompted because Vegemite contains folate, which in the US can be added only to breads... Well what the hell else would you add Vegimite to??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #16 October 23, 2006 QuoteFrom the article: QuoteThe bizarre crackdown was prompted because Vegemite contains folate, which in the US can be added only to breads... Well what the hell else would you add Vegimite to??? Didn't yo know we shoot up vegemiteYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #17 October 23, 2006 QuoteQuoteFrom the article: QuoteThe bizarre crackdown was prompted because Vegemite contains folate, which in the US can be added only to breads... Well what the hell else would you add Vegimite to??? Didn't yo know we shoot up vegemite see? i only knew vegemite was used by criminals. but this os prrof it's also used by drug addicts. we don't need our children to be corrupted by these people.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #18 October 23, 2006 Great... it's good to see that the FDA is protecting me from putting B vitamins on my toast... Guess I'll have to start eating those Jimmy Dean's chocolate chip pancakes & sausage on a stick thingies for breakfast instead, since those are FDA-approved... It's nice to know that they're looking out for my health so that I don't have to worry about it myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #19 October 23, 2006 QuoteVegemite is made from leftover brewers' yeast extract, a by-product of beer manufacture, Yeast without beer? What the hell good is that? I've got other terms for that, like "athlete's foot," "thrush," and "the infamous female itch." "Good day! I'd like to apply for a patent. I've managed to package diaper rash." "You can't patent a yeasty disease." "Ah! Old chum, I plan to sell it to people as a food product!" "Oh, dear. Will people eat that?" "I call it 'Vegemite.' I'm sure they will." And it worked. Vegemite is a freaking gyp, if you ask me. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #20 October 23, 2006 Is that a legal opinion? Friend-Of-The-Court brief? "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,259 #21 October 24, 2006 QuoteVegemite is a freaking gyp, if you ask me.[Mad] Vegemite sucks balls. Marmites where it's at.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #22 October 24, 2006 Thank, God. Now we just need to bring Bovril to their attention. We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #23 October 24, 2006 and Pot Noodles (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #24 October 24, 2006 hmm I'm going to have to make my own vegemite then.... 4 cups salt 1 bullion cube 2 pounds of black excrement mix together in a big bowl, then eat. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red_Skydiver 0 #25 October 24, 2006 The article states vegemite is banned because it contains folate, which in the US can be added only to breads and cereals..... but the vegemite will be added to the bread at a later stage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
