What is really in vegemite?

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  • čas přidán 22. 02. 2024
  • The truth about vegemite
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  • @bartwilson2513
    @bartwilson2513 Před 4 měsíci +3369

    OK. When you said 'homemade centrifuge', i was imagining a lettuce spinner or something; The washing machine blew my mind.

    • @marigeobrien
      @marigeobrien Před 4 měsíci +52

      I actually wonder if a lettuce spinner would work. Although, given the amount of time it needs to spin -- and aren't lettuce spinners manual? -- I'm not sure that would work. I'm not sure I would risk my clothes dryer on a recipe. But... it worked for Ann. That was brave.

    • @odkres
      @odkres Před 4 měsíci +50

      @obrien It's not a dryer, it's a washing machine. So if something spills, it can wash itself. But yeah, salad spinner might be very tough on your arm. A spin cycle is easily a 1000+ RPM, hard to get that with a hand crank.

    • @sosayweall_jpg
      @sosayweall_jpg Před 4 měsíci +16

      @@marigeobrien yeah you definitely need the consistency of a machine, a salad spinner would not be able to match the speed and consistency of a washing machine or, obviously an actual centrifuge

    • @yankis.
      @yankis. Před 4 měsíci +7

      Lettuce spinners are nowhere fast enough to pull a centrifuge.@@marigeobrien

    • @Sableagle
      @Sableagle Před 4 měsíci +5

      I was expecting a cameo from @Turnah81 making a custom insert for the drum there, but it might be a little simple for his taste.
      If you know the spin speed, you can convert from revolutions per minute to radians per second by multiplying by 2 PI and dividing by 60, which is almost the same as dividing by ten, square the result and multiply by the radius to get the inward acceleration. Divide that by 9.81 m/s² and press "inv" and "tan" to get the angle from vertical that you want your test tubes or jars to sit, then make wooden supports that hold them at the correct angle. If you make ten of them, each 36° of arc, you should be able to slot the last one into place to hold the others in a whole, stable ring. You could even have multiple levels and do twenty or thirty jars at a time.
      Just be sure to load the centrifuge evenly. You don't want an unbalanced drum wobbling around as it spins.
      Maybe 12 inserts, each 30°, would be better so you can symmetrically place 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 or 9 columns of jars.

  • @alicegaiba
    @alicegaiba Před 4 měsíci +1261

    "It tastes horrible... Let's give it to Dave!"
    😂😂😂

    • @Luvpig
      @Luvpig Před 4 měsíci +43

      For sure Dave should win husband of the year!

    • @romella_karmey
      @romella_karmey Před 4 měsíci +3

      Insert YEAH BWOI meme 😂😂😂

    • @RangeGleasry
      @RangeGleasry Před 4 měsíci +3

      This made me LOL frfr

    • @vanclemmons
      @vanclemmons Před 4 měsíci

      I love the trust they have between each other. After all these years, he's still willing to try whatever she gives him. #CouplesGoals

    • @Nerathul1
      @Nerathul1 Před 4 měsíci +1

      It's a family tradition now.

  • @richardp5920
    @richardp5920 Před 4 měsíci +1788

    The improvised washing machine centrifuge was genius.

    • @theherk
      @theherk Před 4 měsíci +34

      She is so resourceful. The ingenuity on this channel is superb.

    • @kathrinmariakrause5351
      @kathrinmariakrause5351 Před 4 měsíci +8

      Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.

    • @-IE_it_yourself
      @-IE_it_yourself Před 4 měsíci +7

      fantastic. ive never been so disappointed with my front loader

    • @zircon7634
      @zircon7634 Před 4 měsíci +5

      Yeah I was expecting a salad spinner. Kudos to that ingenuity

    • @Konarcoffee
      @Konarcoffee Před 4 měsíci +4

      That was crazy clever

  • @brianaa96
    @brianaa96 Před 3 měsíci +221

    I thought vegemite was made of vegetables. But then again, I also thought as a child that melancholy was a plant 😅

    • @yolo_hans
      @yolo_hans Před 3 měsíci +11

      My embarrassing slip was calling a wheel-barrow a wheel-BARREL up until like, my mid 20s lol

    • @bilindalaw-morley161
      @bilindalaw-morley161 Před 3 měsíci +1

      That is so cute! I hope you weren't experiencing it at the time. Maybe you were into books like "Little Women" or other bygone fiction?

    • @MrMr-ws3tv
      @MrMr-ws3tv Před 3 měsíci +10

      I thought seagulls grew up to be pelicans.

    • @TheLastPhoen1x
      @TheLastPhoen1x Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@MrMr-ws3tv Well, that's how it works in Pokemon XD

    • @desperadox7565
      @desperadox7565 Před měsícem +1

      But everybody knows that melancholy is an animal.

  • @MJBiddy1
    @MJBiddy1 Před 4 měsíci +211

    Hi Ann, I’m Aavai from the UK (and I’m 9) today I got my Grandad to buy us some Vegemite, and my Grandad, my Mummy and I tried it on toast and we all thought it was quite nice.

    • @llamasugar5478
      @llamasugar5478 Před 3 měsíci +14

      An adventurous spirit-excellent!
      (I’ve never had Vegemite, but I really like umami; you and Ann have inspired me to try something new 😊)

    • @Wilburworm07
      @Wilburworm07 Před 3 měsíci +6

      So someone 9 wrote this

    • @DiamondCake2
      @DiamondCake2 Před 3 měsíci +7

      @@Wilburworm07I have a 9 year old and she can barely spell, no way a nine year old can use grammar/capitalise words correctly like that.

    • @llamasugar5478
      @llamasugar5478 Před 3 měsíci +11

      @@DiamondCake2 Maybe OP is homeschooled. We started learning about proper nouns in grade 4. Maybe Mum checked the grammar.

    • @thatb1h855
      @thatb1h855 Před 3 měsíci +9

      @@Wilburworm07 maybe they got someone to help them

  • @robmckennie4203
    @robmckennie4203 Před 4 měsíci +1013

    Making your washing machine into a centrifuge is genius

    • @cjb2749
      @cjb2749 Před 4 měsíci +32

      Right?? She's legitimately brilliant!

    • @deleted_handle
      @deleted_handle Před 4 měsíci +8

      fr

    • @hopegold883
      @hopegold883 Před 4 měsíci +33

      Also, she deserves an award for all going through all that to create something she doesn’t even like to eat!
      I’m grateful. I’ve always been curious about this.

    • @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195
      @hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195 Před 4 měsíci +6

      I mean... The washing machine is a centrifuge machine?

    • @IFCGaming
      @IFCGaming Před 4 měsíci +6

      I mean it's literally the first household item that comes to mind.
      But actually making it workable is impressive.

  • @vicnedel02
    @vicnedel02 Před 4 měsíci +218

    I'm not an Aussie. But I got a taste for vegemite when I was living in The Netherlands and found it randomly on a shelf in my local supermarket.
    I had heard the legend of the disgusting snack and decided to try it.
    Most people I know find it absolutely unbearable, but I actually like it.
    Today I don't live in the Netherlands anymore and it had been years since I've even seen a vegemite pot, but after seeing your video, I was reminded of the savory taste. So I decided to get some. I googled where I could find this snack until I found that there is an international shop in the city center of where I live so I went there to look for some. As soon as I told the salesman what I was looking for, his face made an expression of dismay.
    I am happy to say that I just got back from the store and made myself a piece of toast with butter and vegemite and I love it. It tastes better than I remember.
    But that's not all.
    My cat, who is always interested in what I'm eating came up to sniff the spoon I used. I let her do it, thinking that her sensitive nose would be offended by the smell, but I was wrong. She licked the spoon instead. Tentatively at first but then with gusto. I don't let my cat lick my utensils so I took the stuff away, wiped the vegemite remnants off the spoon with my finger and put it in her bowl. She licked it clean with a satisfied purr.
    This experience has made me wonder if more animals like the stuff. Due to the ammount of salt, I wouldn't give it to my pet regularly, but there's lots of animals in nature that like salt.
    What do you think?

    • @itsrickyschannel.
      @itsrickyschannel. Před 4 měsíci +14

      Marmite is essentially the same product, just based in the UK. I actually think the only reason why Vegemite isnt as big worldwide is because of the possibility that Marmite took the thrown for those who like it.

    • @vicnedel02
      @vicnedel02 Před 4 měsíci +7

      @@itsrickyschannel.We don't have Marmite here either. But the vegemite at the store was actually cheaper for more.

    • @napalmholocaust9093
      @napalmholocaust9093 Před 4 měsíci +10

      The drive to eat salt is pretty universal. There are special neurons that detect it and shut off our apatite and the reverse drive to eat more food without salt (sweets).

    • @napalmholocaust9093
      @napalmholocaust9093 Před 4 měsíci +2

      The nerves are in the mouth or stomach, can't recall, apologies.

    • @_FMK
      @_FMK Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yum! 🐈❤

  • @carollizc
    @carollizc Před 4 měsíci +60

    Back in 1970, when my family lived in Brisbane for a time (we're Canadian) my mum used it to "add body" to gravies. None of us would touch the stuff otherwise.

    • @phoenixfritzinger9185
      @phoenixfritzinger9185 Před měsícem +2

      I like to add like a teaspoon of it to my vegetable broth
      It just adds a certain umami je ne se quoi

  • @chewbacca7189
    @chewbacca7189 Před 4 měsíci +1674

    First she cracked the FLAKE secret recipe & now VEGEMITE! What shall we get the world's favourite culinary sleuth to investigate next??? 🧐

    • @eppiox
      @eppiox Před 4 měsíci +22

      Which ones the Flake recipe? This vid was great, i'd watch another easy.

    • @DAToft
      @DAToft Před 4 měsíci +29

      Sriracha, please!

    • @huailiulin
      @huailiulin Před 4 měsíci +20

      I would like to see instant coffee 😅

    • @Mereel401
      @Mereel401 Před 4 měsíci +14

      Now I known how to get my nuclear weapons program of the ground.

    • @j.m.2110
      @j.m.2110 Před 4 měsíci

      @@eppiox Search for "Debunking Exploding Egg Hacks & blowtorching chocolate". That was also a very interesting one.

  • @maxisussex
    @maxisussex Před 4 měsíci +936

    The advertising slogan for marmite in the UK is "you either love it or you hate it". There really is no middle ground for marmite/vegemite.

    • @AntonGully
      @AntonGully Před 4 měsíci +24

      Compared to that Scandinavian exhumed fish dish, I think marmite and vegemite are sane. I've tried Marmite. Wouldn't eat it again. That alone puts me off vegemite, though the taste is apparently different. Insane.

    • @tanyavandermerwe8330
      @tanyavandermerwe8330 Před 4 měsíci +20

      We also have Marmite in South Africa. I love it. And i do eat it by the spoon, little licks at a time. It satisfies my salt cravings immediately (after like 5 spoons lol)

    • @iris4547
      @iris4547 Před 4 měsíci +11

      i think there is a middle ground. i dont love or hate vegemite. i like it, i enjoy the odd slice of toast with it, or a cheese and vegemite sandwich. but its certainly not my go to.

    • @LostWhits
      @LostWhits Před 4 měsíci +14

      In the early days of Vegemite they changed the name to Parwill.
      If Mar mite, Par Will

    • @xarin42
      @xarin42 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I dunno about marmite, but after vegimite I thought it was good but didn't fall in love.

  • @fuzzyfireman1
    @fuzzyfireman1 Před 4 měsíci +43

    I am Canadian of Irish descent. I discovered Vegemite about 12 years ago. Eaten the proper way, on toast with butter with an optional slice of cheese is heaven to me!

    • @summerfield738
      @summerfield738 Před 3 měsíci +2

      You can also mix it with avocado on toast and it works really nicely as well.

    • @fuzzyfireman1
      @fuzzyfireman1 Před 3 měsíci

      @@summerfield738 I will try that! Thank you for the suggestion!

    • @llamasugar5478
      @llamasugar5478 Před 3 měsíci

      Do you broil it to melt the cheese?

    • @user-rw3fm9ix3i
      @user-rw3fm9ix3i Před 3 měsíci

      Vegemite Cheesy Bite Spread 270g

    • @Jhud69
      @Jhud69 Před měsícem +2

      I'm a pure blooded Polish guy and a toastie with Vegemite/Marmite, butter and cheddar is one of my absolute favorite treats.

  • @fleachamberlain1905
    @fleachamberlain1905 Před 4 měsíci +19

    Well done figuring out a recipe for Vegemite. Others have tried, but you're the first I know of to succeed.

    • @tsm688
      @tsm688 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I guess it takes a food scientist to understand the alternatives. Not many have heard of stabilized yeast or seized chocolate

  • @SeraphsWitness
    @SeraphsWitness Před 4 měsíci +569

    Your older son is nearly completing his transformation into Dave. Mission accomplished.

  • @mainlyfine
    @mainlyfine Před 4 měsíci +1061

    You have the true soul of an engineer. Your DIY centrifuge is genius

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions Před 4 měsíci +2

      A few drops of finings will do the SAME job without a centrifuge!

    • @callistamccracken3744
      @callistamccracken3744 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Right?! Some CZcamsrs are out there playing with oobleck and asking will it, meanwhile HOMEMADE washing machine centrifuge

    • @kellymoses8566
      @kellymoses8566 Před 3 měsíci +3

      A washing machine IS a centrifuge.

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions Před 3 měsíci

      @@kellymoses8566 Correct! What do you THINK the SPIN cycle is?

  • @xt4gf
    @xt4gf Před 4 měsíci +44

    I love you Ann!

  • @rinna6575
    @rinna6575 Před 4 měsíci +12

    13:55 might be because yeast extract has similar properties to MSG when added to food. Another is use that it's sometimes used as a vegan stand-in for meat stock.

  • @alexia3552
    @alexia3552 Před 4 měsíci +626

    Your younger son's feedback is so clear and unfiltered, I love it

    • @abbylarkspur
      @abbylarkspur Před 4 měsíci +77

      I just think it's so funny that he's probably just young enough that his taste buds are still really sensitive lol.

    • @Amanda-zn7ox
      @Amanda-zn7ox Před 4 měsíci +28

      That's the nature of children. Unapologetically blunt and honest. They don't have the sense to tone down reaction for the sake of someone else's feelings yet.

    • @strawberrysoymilkshake
      @strawberrysoymilkshake Před 4 měsíci

      He is a sensitive soul 😂

    • @joncarroll2040
      @joncarroll2040 Před 4 měsíci +3

      I think it's probably because he's the only one of the three who has never tried beer. That's pretty much the look of someone after their first.

    • @strawberrysoymilkshake
      @strawberrysoymilkshake Před 4 měsíci

      @@joncarroll2040 good point

  • @lionbryce10101
    @lionbryce10101 Před 4 měsíci +88

    13:25 the face and throat sounds of "I'm about to vomit" followed by "that's... Pretty good"

  • @leigh0630
    @leigh0630 Před 4 měsíci +9

    using the washing machine as a diy centrifuge is SO creative. it blew my mind! i appreciate how much effort you put into your videos!

  • @richardgagg8588
    @richardgagg8588 Před 4 měsíci +15

    Growing up in the UK in the food rationed 50's the original Marmite was a favorite of mine. In my teens I spent almost a year in Melbourne and discovered Vegemite, which is so similar, maybe a bit less strong. I've lived in the US since the early 1980's and still have a taste and need for either version. My Niece in the UK occasionally sends me special Marmites like one made from Guinness yeast. My go to version now is Vegemite and in the squeezy bottle. To me they are all yummy. I haven't yet met an American who likes it - the couple I know who have tried it spread it on thickly like peanut butter and obviously it was too much for them. I really appreciate your scientific approach to this subject - keep up the good work.

    • @lisamcandrews5739
      @lisamcandrews5739 Před 3 měsíci

      I’m so sorry you had rash in control in the 50s. While your monarchy was eating everything under the sun.

    • @Merip1214
      @Merip1214 Před 3 měsíci

      I think that generally Americans are so used to sweet spreads that are/can be spread thickly. I once told one that you had to put it on thinly, and they said "what's the point of having it then" lol

    • @leep9458
      @leep9458 Před 3 měsíci

      I like Marmite. I presumed I would like Vegemite too as it seems so similar so I bought a jar. I do no like it at all. Whatever the difference is between Marmite and Vegemite- I hate it.

    • @handsolo1209
      @handsolo1209 Před 3 měsíci

      @@leep9458 I think that the base flavour is the same, but Marmite has more salt in it, so it hides the bitter beer flavour a bit more than Vegemite does.

  • @jennavidal585
    @jennavidal585 Před 4 měsíci +203

    “ I don’t have a centrifuge so let’s make one”. You are awesome Anne! Come to Perth to visit soon. We need our meet and greet. My cookbook is still crying out for your beautiful signature.

    • @aussiegooner
      @aussiegooner Před 4 měsíci

      Her son's wearing a Freo shirt so surely!

    • @jennavidal585
      @jennavidal585 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@aussiegooner yeah. They are from here. There was a meet and greet scheduled but COVID cancelled it.

  • @Tmanaz480
    @Tmanaz480 Před 4 měsíci +241

    OK. You got me. Your pool noodle+washing machine hack earned an immediate subscription from me.
    There's such a wide variety of beer recipes that I imagine the company has a very specific blend of spent yeasts from selected breweries.

    • @baby.goblin
      @baby.goblin Před 4 měsíci +5

      If you’re new here you’re in luck, there are many great food science videos on this channel🎉

    • @momkatmax
      @momkatmax Před 4 měsíci +6

      As a scientist myself, I was saying that is a perfect homemade centrifuge!

    • @tsm688
      @tsm688 Před 4 měsíci +4

      anne has done quite a few impressive things. there's one video where she casts metal, no lie

  • @TheAussieRepairGuy
    @TheAussieRepairGuy Před 4 měsíci +5

    8:02 - that centrifuge idea is bloody genius.
    Actually solves a couple of problems for me...

  • @martyna6750
    @martyna6750 Před 4 měsíci +7

    I’m from Argentina and I experimented vegemite when i was 18 from an aussie friend and I loved it.

    • @LynnHermione
      @LynnHermione Před 3 měsíci

      Que gusto tiene? No me lo imagino

  • @SerenityNow....
    @SerenityNow.... Před 4 měsíci +135

    That washing machine as a centrifuge idea was brilliant! You never cease to amaze! 👍

    • @toolbaggers
      @toolbaggers Před 4 měsíci

      Centrifuges spin so fast they creates 30,000 times the force of gravity!!! A washing machine cannot replicate this.

    • @toolbaggers
      @toolbaggers Před 4 měsíci

      Centrifuges spin so fast it creates 30,000 times the force of gravity!!! A washing machine cannot replicate this.

    • @jeyendeoso
      @jeyendeoso Před 4 měsíci +3

      when she got the pool noodle i was expecting her to ask the kids to spin it really fast, but the washing machine was better

    • @SerenityNow....
      @SerenityNow.... Před 4 měsíci

      @@toolbaggers Dude, she's not separating human cells out of plasma or something. She's just pulling the yeast out of the fluid. And, obviously, it DID work.

  • @michaelhalbhuber444
    @michaelhalbhuber444 Před 4 měsíci +96

    In South Africa people lost thier minds when the shop had a supply problem with Marmite. There was Facebook group giving out info on what shops still had stock. Thank God the supply problems where solved.

    • @randomlostgirl
      @randomlostgirl Před 4 měsíci +3

      When they came back on the shelves my mom bought 5 bottles 😂😂😂. It's not my favorite thing but it's not terrible

    • @HeySlothKid
      @HeySlothKid Před 4 měsíci +12

      OMG the dark days of the Marmite shortage, with rumours swirling that there was a single Spar out in Durbanville or something that had a few jars they'd dole out if you asked... At one point I seriously considered ordering it off UK amazon but the shipping was just too crazy

    • @juliemitchell3013
      @juliemitchell3013 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Is Vegemite like Marmite?

    • @tsm688
      @tsm688 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@juliemitchell3013 vegemite is very nearly the same thing.

    • @michaelhalbhuber444
      @michaelhalbhuber444 Před 4 měsíci

      Yes@@juliemitchell3013

  • @ClanImprobable
    @ClanImprobable Před 4 měsíci +3

    This was wonderful, you create such fascinating videos Ann, thank you!

  • @joycohen938
    @joycohen938 Před 3 měsíci +5

    So so clever. A true Australian innovator ❤

  • @mushu-the-cat
    @mushu-the-cat Před 4 měsíci +108

    i love how ann is like: “we couldn’t go into the factory and there’s no recipe, so i have to figure it out myself.” and then she really does figure it out. not only that, but the aim of the video wasn’t even to make vegemite, but to use it to make something else. hats off!

  • @39houndsteps
    @39houndsteps Před 4 měsíci +117

    Ah yes, your “soy sauce substitute “ you ended up with sounds very much like a product called “Coconut Aminos” which I came across a few years ago. It’s made from fermented sap of the coconut palm and salt. It is dark in colour and umami in flavour and a little bit sweet. They also market it as a soy sauce substitute. I would imagine it is made in a similar way by separating the solids from the ferment and concentrating the liquid fraction by boiling.
    Thanks for a really interesting analysis vid!

    • @medicwebber3037
      @medicwebber3037 Před 4 měsíci +3

      I literally thought to myself: “I wonder if I should try Vegemite as a soy sauce substitute. I wonder if it would be like coconut aminos…” lol.

    • @sfdntk
      @sfdntk Před 4 měsíci

      @@medicwebber3037 You can absolutely use vegemite in lieu of soy sauce for certain applications, works great in stews and casseroles too.

    • @alinabelousova
      @alinabelousova Před 3 měsíci +1

      I love coconut aminos: sweet and salty, nice :)

    • @adacalderwood7105
      @adacalderwood7105 Před 3 měsíci

      I would be interested in trying it as a soy sauce substitute, because I do have an allergy. Thanks for this!

    • @rainaj6859
      @rainaj6859 Před 3 měsíci

      Me eyeing my 10 coconut palms...

  • @ManojMaddumaarachchi
    @ManojMaddumaarachchi Před 3 měsíci +4

    We.. some of Sri Lankans do love Vegemite as well as Marmite. We make hot drink from those by adding bit of chopped onions, pepper and lime

  • @nightshaderach
    @nightshaderach Před 4 měsíci +6

    I’m an American and I tried marmite in a London airport and I NEVER expected how salty it would be. Like nothing I’ve ever experienced before or since. But always a very fun video to watch Ann figure it out!

    • @MrShnier
      @MrShnier Před 3 měsíci +2

      That was marmite, the original product/ Vegemite is made the same way but with added seasonings, flavours.

    • @iqnill
      @iqnill Před 3 měsíci

      @@MrShnier The original product was actually made in Germany in the 19th century, didn't catch on and the license went to the UK which produced it and sold it as Marmite.

  • @mrharvest
    @mrharvest Před 4 měsíci +29

    I'm in awe of that homebrew centrifuge! Taking the food science to the next level

  • @mitcherito1
    @mitcherito1 Před 4 měsíci +49

    Just watched your debunking healthy TikTok foods video where you ate 20g of cane sugar and said "The things I do for you." I think that sentiment can be mirrored with the vegemite. You're a trooper!

  • @cjb8010
    @cjb8010 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Excellent content, and as always your family participants are excellent.

  • @fleachamberlain1905
    @fleachamberlain1905 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love your home made centrifuge btw. Excellent.

  • @2008ana
    @2008ana Před 4 měsíci +43

    It never occurred to me that one day I'd really enjoy a 15 min video about Vegemite. Thanks Anne!

    • @laurab5750
      @laurab5750 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Better than trying to enjoy vegemite itself!

    • @UpcomingJedi
      @UpcomingJedi Před 3 měsíci

      @2008ana. It seems a video is much better than actually experiencing home made vegemite.

  • @HotelPapa100
    @HotelPapa100 Před 4 měsíci +21

    We have our own version of comparable yeast extract in Switzerland. It goes by the brand name of Cenovis.
    Born out of the philosophy of breweries: Nothing is thrown away.
    It goes in the same family as miso, soy sauce, salted anchovies: fermented proteins to create a lot of umami.

    • @bilindalaw-morley161
      @bilindalaw-morley161 Před 3 měsíci

      Cenovis is a Vitamin suppliment here in Australia. That could be really confusing for Australian tourists

    • @brigittesteiner4839
      @brigittesteiner4839 Před 3 měsíci

      This video made me crave some cenovis and butter on bread ^^

  • @nancybixby2577
    @nancybixby2577 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I really enjoy watching your videos. They are so interesting! Also love you and your family!

  • @ThatGuy-dj3qr
    @ThatGuy-dj3qr Před 4 měsíci

    I'm impressed with your creativity and persistence!

  • @JennyNobody
    @JennyNobody Před 4 měsíci +26

    I cannot believe you used your washing machine as a centrifuge. Frigging hilarious and brilliant

  • @19cosmo91
    @19cosmo91 Před 4 měsíci +26

    I can't say I'm impressed as usual, because watching you recreate the recipe and then alter it to make it enjoyable with other dishes REALLY raised the bar I feel in so many ways! You're such a great chef, scientist, teacher, & host. We are not worthy 🙌🏾

  • @N-A674
    @N-A674 Před 4 měsíci +7

    I'm Ukrainian and tasted Vegemite while I've been to Sri-Lanka. Aaaand -- I love it so much! BTW, sometimes I'd like to eat it with the spoon only )

  • @jospargo8417
    @jospargo8417 Před 29 dny

    OMG! Your content is still awesome and strong. So much cool food info. Love the debunking too! Keep up the excellent work.

  • @fletchoid
    @fletchoid Před 4 měsíci +12

    Using a washing machine on spin cycle is brilliiant. When I was working in a molecular diagnostics lab we needed to spin very tiny tubes to remove solids. The commercially available centrifuges cost thousands of dollars, so we bought $40 salad spinners, put small racks in them for the tubes, and spun away. It worked perfectly.

  • @skwervin1
    @skwervin1 Před 4 měsíci +7

    When I was a kid and had a really bad case of gastro, our doctor told my um to make some pasta, it didn't matter if it was spaghetti, spirals, penne etc, but to put about 2 teaspoons of vegemite into the water it was cooked in. When it was finally cooked, he said to give me the drained pasta with nothing else on it, no oil, butter or sauce. The vegemite would give the pasta a little bit of flavour plus some of the nutrients, B group vitamins and so on would still be on the pasta and would help me get better.
    40 years on I have used this with my own kids and it works a treat. The flavour is gentle on the tummy and seems to slow down or stop gastro's effects fairly quickly.

    • @dunxy
      @dunxy Před 3 měsíci

      Wow, thats a cool trick!

  • @hipernena
    @hipernena Před 3 měsíci

    your video production, storytelling, your scripts, your concepts... everything is so well put together ❤

  • @4kporgservices39
    @4kporgservices39 Před 4 měsíci +5

    😱 I suddenly got nostalgic! I'm from Uruguay and I tasted Vegemite 20 years ago as soon as I arrived in Britain, introduced (and promoted 😅) by awesome Aussie mates at the backpacker's hostel I was staying. They especially recommended it to me since I was a vegan back then. I remember it tasted a little bit awkward at first but then I loved it, since I love the taste of yeast. I never saw a jar again since I came back to South America. Great channel! 💪💪

  • @psouza4
    @psouza4 Před 4 měsíci +18

    I love that your younger boy with the underdeveloped sense of taste is just "HARD NOPE" sensitive to most of the experiments. That really made my day. Great content as always, thanks!

  • @sarahdare3891
    @sarahdare3891 Před 4 měsíci +10

    The food + science combo of your content is so fun! This video is a perfect example ❤

  • @NeonSonOfXenon
    @NeonSonOfXenon Před 3 měsíci +4

    American, here. I had an Australian roommate who introduced me to it via the storied Vegemite sandwich, and honestly i loved it. I usually keep a jar in my cupboard. I like it spread on toast with cream cheese, or on an English muffin with sharp cheese and over easy eggs

    • @FoSho7787
      @FoSho7787 Před měsícem

      I now need to try Vegemite with some Colby.... Thanks for that idea!

  • @MrIanMatthew
    @MrIanMatthew Před měsícem

    love the simplicity of the washing machine centrifuge, awesome!!

  • @WiggyWamWam
    @WiggyWamWam Před 4 měsíci +9

    Your ingenuity Ann is unmatched! I would love to see a recipe for the umami ganache!

  • @Narra0002
    @Narra0002 Před 4 měsíci +32

    2:45 so happy you showed this reaction. It’s the best/funniest, and it was a collab with you, so it fits perfectly 😂

    • @scribble71891
      @scribble71891 Před 4 měsíci +1

      The fact she screamed for help 🤣

  • @richardnewell7958
    @richardnewell7958 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This was great. My first taste was while working in Indonesia in 1989 with several Australian friends. We took a family trip to Australia in 2000 and they were able to try it.

  • @kanadra
    @kanadra Před 4 měsíci +2

    As a canadian who visited Aus for the first time this past July, there were a few unique Australian foods I knew I had to try, and Vegemite was one of them. I'm an adventurous eater, and i enjoy savory things, so didnt mind the taste of it, but I dont know if I'd go out of my way to have it again. My husband really enjoyed it though!
    Thanks for another fun and informative video, Ann! I always enjoy what you do.

  • @jeffcarney2375
    @jeffcarney2375 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Always good to see Dave

  • @NoNekoP
    @NoNekoP Před 4 měsíci +9

    This is fascinating to watch. Your ingenuity and depth of knowledge is always incredible to watch, but fully on display here.

  • @wileyjoshua6811
    @wileyjoshua6811 Před 3 měsíci

    such a hilarious intro. Ive gone back and watched it over and over again to laugh. I have a very spacious heart for your channel.The most darling family.😍

  • @Nedankinde93
    @Nedankinde93 Před 3 měsíci

    You are a very good analyst. Well done.

  • @Hollywiththeflowers
    @Hollywiththeflowers Před 4 měsíci +5

    I love Vegemite so this was so interesting to see how it is made. Yeast extracts have always been a bit of a mystery to me . I feel enlightened. Thanks Ann

  • @kateh9450
    @kateh9450 Před 4 měsíci +3

    The centrifuge! You're incredible. So brilliant.

  • @kayorca
    @kayorca Před 4 měsíci

    So smart! Thank you!

  • @Dustinlove102
    @Dustinlove102 Před 4 měsíci

    7:49 bruh, I never would have thought of this. So creative!!

  • @dominiquexoxoxo
    @dominiquexoxoxo Před 4 měsíci +3

    you are such an icon and i always love your videos ! the homemade centrifuge u made is so brilliant and its just so cool

  • @teresab.1448
    @teresab.1448 Před 4 měsíci +15

    Thank you Ann's family! i love that they help you in your videos! Sending love from eastern North Carolina, USA

  • @retrobass3693
    @retrobass3693 Před 4 měsíci

    amazing work

  • @sethbrooks1337
    @sethbrooks1337 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice one!!👍

  • @paperhabit
    @paperhabit Před 4 měsíci +3

    I grew up mixing Marmite into my porridge (rice, not oatmeal) and it's great. I'll happily eat it by the spoonful too.

  • @nicolepreissl9792
    @nicolepreissl9792 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Okay, I’m sold, I’m gonna go out to the store later and buy some Vegemite from the international aisle! I’ve never tried it before but have seen it become more common in stores the past 8 or so years here- always wanted to try it but heard horror stories from some of my teachers who had worked in Australia for a few terms! Now I’m curious to see the taste! Thanks Ann! ❤

    • @summerfield738
      @summerfield738 Před 3 měsíci

      You can also add a slice of cheese or some avocado to the Vegemite, toast and butter.

    • @Que-sera-sera8765
      @Que-sera-sera8765 Před 3 měsíci

      Apply the less is more principle & you will probably enjoy it more.

  • @PossumLover1111
    @PossumLover1111 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I kept hearing that song in my head by Men at Work where a 'vegemite sandwich' was a lyric in it. That was the first time a lot of Americans heard about vegemite. Fascinating video, well done as always. Thank you.

    • @niceguy191
      @niceguy191 Před 4 měsíci +2

      4:29

    • @PossumLover1111
      @PossumLover1111 Před 4 měsíci

      @@niceguy191Thank you! Must've subliminally seeped into my brain!

  • @Kevin00405
    @Kevin00405 Před 4 měsíci

    This is the most Aussie video I've ever seen. "Down Under" playing in the background at the Vegemite party? Priceless!

  • @alexandria1663
    @alexandria1663 Před 4 měsíci +20

    I’m so impressed, I work in products research and development and I wish I was half as innovative as Ann. You’re a genius Mrs. Reardon! And what a sweet family as well, please tell your son I love his Magnify shirt ✝️❤

  • @Big_Un
    @Big_Un Před 4 měsíci +4

    I've never been to Australia or Great Britain, but I absolutely love Vegemite and Marmite!! Difficult to get locally, so I have to order them on the amazon store. Could you make a video on other Australian favorites? I'd love to try other things!

  • @bgeraldc
    @bgeraldc Před 3 měsíci +1

    I live in the Appalachian mountains here in the states. My neighbor who was from London introduced me to Vegemite on buttered toast and I loved it immediately! Some stores here sale but hard to find though

  • @campevergreen777
    @campevergreen777 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Born and raised in Canada and my friend brought me some veggiemite and I love it!

  • @user-hu7pm2yd4u
    @user-hu7pm2yd4u Před 4 měsíci +3

    15:09 Hubby and number1 son knows which side of the toast is buttered. Number 2 son has yet to learn.

  • @peterbonham5540
    @peterbonham5540 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Also add avocado on top as well. Devine!

  • @BlueRidgeCritter
    @BlueRidgeCritter Před 3 měsíci +2

    I'm an American, and I like the stuff. Especially with butter on toast. I know a lot of folks find it to be kind of strong and salty, but there's something about it that grows on you very quickly.

    • @bluddyrowdy8757
      @bluddyrowdy8757 Před 3 měsíci

      Mate, try it with fried eggs on top of the vegemite toast, thats heaven !
      Or even just thin-sliced tomatoes, with cheese, toast the lot so the cheese melts yum yum yum

  • @technopong
    @technopong Před 4 měsíci

    Impressive ingenuity!

  • @terpcj
    @terpcj Před 4 měsíci +3

    Living in the US, I didn't get to try Vegemite until my 40s (about 20 years back). I immediately loved it. My fav is to put a good schmeer on some wheat bread and top it with Havarti cheese (best Vegemite -cheese sammy combo I've yet tried). It's great stuff. Vastly superior IMO to Marmite as a condiment, though Marm, being thinner, is easier to use as an ingredient for stocks and the like.

    • @dunxy
      @dunxy Před 3 měsíci +1

      Vegimite is no1! Try on crumpets , with real butter no bs margarine crap!
      Marmite is MEH, but promite isnt bad, I haven’t had in in a while but loved it when i was a kid!

  • @kristopherpotts951
    @kristopherpotts951 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I've never been to Australia. I love that stuff.❤

  • @lilianesommerfeld1085
    @lilianesommerfeld1085 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You really deserve a price for your amazing research, creativity and effort!
    I really enjoy watching your videos:)

  • @Sas_Kat
    @Sas_Kat Před 3 měsíci

    I'm with you Ann!

  • @littlefurnace
    @littlefurnace Před 4 měsíci +3

    I'm from the UK where obviously marmite is the equivalent. As it turns out, I used to work in a food factory that made (among other things) marmite biscuits (cookie type biscuits). If you add the right amount to a butter short dough, you get a delicious, somewhat cheesy biscuit. Might be worth giving it a bash.

  • @MichaelStoneham
    @MichaelStoneham Před 4 měsíci +3

    Vegeite is yummy we have it in New Zealand but Sanitarium Marmite is better followed by English marmite (sold in New Zealand as Promite).
    Both Marmite and Vegetated taste yummy on toast with butter, in soups and stews, and even 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in cup of hot water as a drink.
    Mmmmmmmmm.

  • @zuzagal13
    @zuzagal13 Před 2 měsíci

    WOW, thumbs up for the home version of centrifuge machine! impressive creative approach

  • @Tonipepper01
    @Tonipepper01 Před 3 měsíci

    I have to say, I love the reactions from your experiment. The etc. 😄😆😅

  • @VaibhavShewale
    @VaibhavShewale Před 4 měsíci +3

    now i know why i have washing machine

  • @lilsprugga
    @lilsprugga Před 3 měsíci

    The ultimate experimental cook!

  • @robertgilbert484
    @robertgilbert484 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I used to work for CUB in the R and D laboratory many years back. We used to make yeast extract in the lab on a small scale. To make yeast extract, you heat the yeast up to 55deg C for about 15 minutes, I think the pH was also adjusted, might have been 5.5. The yeast will autolyse then you centrifuge the slurry to separate the yeast extract from the yeast cell walls. The yeast extract is then concentrated in a vacuum rotary evaporator. To make Vegemite, Kraft throws in about 10% salt and a certain amount of malt extract and they also throw in yeast cell wall material to the mix. The cell wall material contains alpha gluten and is really healthy, I believe they used to use it for wound healing. Hope that helps. BTW love your centrifuge, brilliant.

  • @kentokenyama3449
    @kentokenyama3449 Před 3 měsíci

    I love this video.

  • @Vicarium
    @Vicarium Před 4 měsíci +2

    I'm an American introduced to Vegemite later in my late 20s on a trip to Brisbane. I LOVE the stuff especially on toasted Japanese white bread with butter. In that example with Hugh Jackman, I actually use about 3x more than that...a blob about the size of a grape, but it took some time to work up to that amount. At first, it was a smear just barely visible on top of the butter. Yes, it's salty but that really yeasty flavor is what makes it awesome! I will report the rest of my family thinks it's vile.

  • @pinksnake8001
    @pinksnake8001 Před 4 měsíci

    I didn't know your channel and I've never eaten Vegemite here in Belgium but your video is very good !

  • @michaelagampe7685
    @michaelagampe7685 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I'm from Austria, yes , from up there ! A friend of mine living in Queensland sent me a jar of Vegemite with tipps how to eat, i like it ! Though i'm not born in Australia. Guess many imagine jam or marmelade taste, salty is unusuall to no Australians!
    But i like it on buttered toast, hard boiled egg and a cup of tea ! 😋😋

  • @jamesevans1601
    @jamesevans1601 Před 4 měsíci

    I give you mad respect for the homemade centrifuge, that was brilliant!

  • @heatherm4078
    @heatherm4078 Před 4 měsíci

    LOVED the washing machine centrifuge! 😄

  • @LandyAndy62
    @LandyAndy62 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I’d guess that the reason Vegemite doesn’t sell well overseas is that Marmite has the market.
    I’ve had both Marmite and Vegemite, and honestly there’s a very subtle difference- barely enough to notice.

  • @X__jbunny__x
    @X__jbunny__x Před 4 měsíci

    INCREDIBLE ❤

  • @katanaki3059
    @katanaki3059 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love unusual foods, appreciate Vegemite and adore home made centrifuges, food science, brewing and other fun stuff. Subscribing!