Tag: Australian cuisine

Made from a nutrient-rich brewer's yeast, Vegemite is often mistaken for a product containing live, active yeast cultures, but the iconic Australian spread is actually made with inactive, heat-treated yeast extract. This crucial manufacturing step, known as autolysis, is what fundamentally changes its properties and makes it incapable of causing fermentation.

Australia is home to 60 percent of the world's organic farmland. It's no wonder many people ask: why is the food in Australia so good? The answer lies in a unique mix of pristine produce, a rich history of migration, and an innovative culinary spirit.