bce1
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Post by bce1 on Sept 4, 2018 11:00:59 GMT 10
12 yr old vegemite
Dark / cool conditions.
looks like vegemeite - still had that black shine when opened.
tastes like vegemite.
vegemite will survive the apocalypse - although they were good storeage conditions!!
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Post by tomatoes on Sept 4, 2018 11:49:08 GMT 10
Vegemite is something I try to cycle through by the use by date. I can’t stand the smell of out of date Vegemite. Funny thing is that I have been shocked when others eat it and don’t even notice that it is old - they can’t smell it at all. I think some people must have a special “gene” for picking up the smell of old vegemite and others can’t tell at all!!! (I remember reading about something like that with a different food but can’t remember now what it was. Perhaps related to the ability to eat very spicy food?)
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Post by spinifex on Sept 4, 2018 16:19:44 GMT 10
I remember from year 12 Biology that there is a gene for being able to taste Urea. To some a thin strip of paper dipped in urea solution tastes extremely bitter and nasty ... to others it's tasteless.
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Post by tomatoes on Sept 4, 2018 16:40:38 GMT 10
I remember from year 12 Biology that there is a gene for being able to taste Urea. To some a thin strip of paper dipped in urea solution tastes extremely bitter and nasty ... to others it's tasteless. Hmmm ... I don’t remember doing a taste test of urea in yr 12 biology |
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Post by spinifex on Sept 4, 2018 19:54:23 GMT 10
We did that in the late 80's before the Nanny state started preventing teachers from allowing students to taste chemicals in class ... and at a time when genetics started becoming a growth science. But back to the original theme ... I reckon you're spot on with your gene theory of aged vegemite. I hate the damn stuff even when its fresh so its a moot point for me!  |
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Post by bce1 on Sept 5, 2018 16:10:30 GMT 10
That’s really interesting no one in my family could tell the difference.
Looked, smelt and tasted like vegemite!!!
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Post by grumble on Sept 5, 2018 16:39:35 GMT 10
vegemite doesn't get to sit around in my house I nearly eat it by the spoonful
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Post by graynomad on Sept 6, 2018 20:47:14 GMT 10
vegemite doesn't get to sit around in my house I nearly eat it by the spoonful Yeah, I'm having trouble grasping the concept of stale Vegemite, how does that even happen?  |
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Post by Peter on Sept 6, 2018 21:18:26 GMT 10
I've heard various reports that Vegemite can be fermented into alcohol. Personally I have my doubts as the salt concentration would likely kill the yeast. Maybe that's an experiment for one day...
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Post by evilwookie on Sept 18, 2018 10:48:37 GMT 10
We did that in the late 80's before the Nanny state started preventing teachers from allowing students to taste chemicals in class ... and at a time when genetics started becoming a growth science. But back to the original theme ... I reckon you're spot on with your gene theory of aged vegemite. I hate the damn stuff even when its fresh so its a moot point for me! If you don't like Vegemite (me either) Then I'd suggest Marmite IMO it tastes way better ... Not sure if OZ makes it or even sells it but NZ has a factory . |
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Post by SA Hunter on Sept 18, 2018 14:57:17 GMT 10
Vegemite is very effective in repellng mosquitoes, especially those carrying Ross River Fever, which has been known to cause permanent impotence and death. To work, the contents of the tube of Yeast Extract provided for tbis purpose in all ADF ration packs must be liberally smeared over all exposed skin, particularly the face. Or so my daughter told some US soldiers that were training with her at Talisman Sabre. She still cracks up about seeing those boys running around with vegemite smeared all over their faces. LOL - they are gullible aren't they! Not just the Yanks, we were doing some field work @ Holdsworthy, told the girls to sprinkle talcum powder outside their hootchies, so we could count the dingo footprints in the morning. Dunno about them, but I slept well that night! |
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Post by spinifex on Sept 18, 2018 19:07:41 GMT 10
Vegemite is very effective in repellng mosquitoes, especially those carrying Ross River Fever, which has been known to cause permanent impotence and death. To work, the contents of the tube of Yeast Extract provided for tbis purpose in all ADF ration packs must be liberally smeared over all exposed skin, particularly the face. Or so my daughter told some US soldiers that were training with her at Talisman Sabre. She still cracks up about seeing those boys running around with vegemite smeared all over their faces.  ... and yet ... that's a better use than eating it! Might make a serviceable axle grease. It definitely works well as a bait on rat traps. |
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... and yet ... that's a better use than eating it!