Mum orders 'Vegemite' toast for her daughter – but what she received was something completely different!
- Replies 10
Folks, can you imagine how you'd feel if you ordered Vegemite on toast at a cafe and instead got something completely different to what you expected?
I mean, Vegemite on toast — how hard is it to get it wrong? Butter some toast, spread Vegemite on it, and you're done!
A mum-of-two recently spoke out about her shock at receiving something other than the Vegemite toast she had requested for her daughter.
Earlier this week, Sydney resident Grace Jennings-Edquist tweeted a picture of toast she had with a spread that the cafe called 'Vegemite', which was noticeably different and paler in colour than regular Vegemite.
One mum ordered 'Vegemite' toast for her daughter but got something entirely different. Credit: Daily Mail.
The mum had ordered the toast for her daughter as a breakfast dish, but when the young girl took a mouthful of the spread, she immediately despised it and set it down, complaining that it tasted 'yucky' and like nuts.
It turned out that the 'Vegemite' toast that they purchased from the cafe was not authentic Vegemite; rather, it was a homemade spread made from sesame and soy. It's a good thing Grace's daughter didn’t have any allergies, or the unexpected substitution could have led to something much worse than a disappointing breakfast.
'This artisanal cafe culture has gone TOO FAR,' said the mum in her post on social media.
Grace's tweet caught the attention of several people on Twitter, and many of them said that this trend of ‘secret substitutions’ could be a problem for many customers and fellow parents if cafes and restaurants don't tell people what's really in their food.
'At the very least, they shouldn't call it Vegemite,' one person wrote in response to the tweet, with another user adding, 'Looks like mould on bread, ewww! Also, they should say what it is upfront because, as you pointed out, there's a little (huge, major, dire) thing called "allergies".'
A third user joined the conversation by sharing a similar experience, saying: 'Once a cafe offered a "chocolate milkshake" on its menu, which had actually been flavoured with a vegan peanut brownie rather than choc syrup. My son had an anaphylactic reaction to it.'
Someone else mentioned that Vegemite is already vegan, so there was no need to make up a new recipe (assuming that was the restaurant's major concern).
But is it really? Let's confirm…
Is Vegemite suitable for vegans and people who follow a plant-based diet?
Vegemite is a common food item in many Australian homes, and with the rise in veganism in recent years, many people are curious as to whether or not it is appropriate for vegetarians and vegans to consume.
So, is Vegemite vegan? The answer is… yes! The following are the ingredients typically found in a jar of Vegemite:
From a quick look at the list of ingredients, we can see that there are no animal products or ingredients—this makes Vegemite a product that can be eaten by vegans.
In fact, on World Vegan Day a few years ago, Vegemite was also given the vegan-friendliness seal of approval by Vegan Australia. Now that there are more and more vegan options available, Vegemite has joined the ranks of the Australian companies that have chosen to have their goods certified by Vegan Australia.
However, looking at the ingredients, we can also see that Vegemite contains artificial colours, and many vegans are strongly opposed to the usage of them because they are often linked to cruel animal testing. So, if you are strongly against the use of artificial colours, Vegemite may not be for you.
Vegemite is made from vegan-friendly ingredients. Credit: Getty Images.
We also think it's important to point out that Vegemite is available in a few different varieties. There are actually 5 options available if you visit the Vegemite website:
What do you think of this trend of ‘secret substitutions’ at cafes and restaurants? Have you experienced anything similar?
I mean, Vegemite on toast — how hard is it to get it wrong? Butter some toast, spread Vegemite on it, and you're done!
A mum-of-two recently spoke out about her shock at receiving something other than the Vegemite toast she had requested for her daughter.
Earlier this week, Sydney resident Grace Jennings-Edquist tweeted a picture of toast she had with a spread that the cafe called 'Vegemite', which was noticeably different and paler in colour than regular Vegemite.
One mum ordered 'Vegemite' toast for her daughter but got something entirely different. Credit: Daily Mail.
The mum had ordered the toast for her daughter as a breakfast dish, but when the young girl took a mouthful of the spread, she immediately despised it and set it down, complaining that it tasted 'yucky' and like nuts.
It turned out that the 'Vegemite' toast that they purchased from the cafe was not authentic Vegemite; rather, it was a homemade spread made from sesame and soy. It's a good thing Grace's daughter didn’t have any allergies, or the unexpected substitution could have led to something much worse than a disappointing breakfast.
'This artisanal cafe culture has gone TOO FAR,' said the mum in her post on social media.
Grace's tweet caught the attention of several people on Twitter, and many of them said that this trend of ‘secret substitutions’ could be a problem for many customers and fellow parents if cafes and restaurants don't tell people what's really in their food.
'At the very least, they shouldn't call it Vegemite,' one person wrote in response to the tweet, with another user adding, 'Looks like mould on bread, ewww! Also, they should say what it is upfront because, as you pointed out, there's a little (huge, major, dire) thing called "allergies".'
A third user joined the conversation by sharing a similar experience, saying: 'Once a cafe offered a "chocolate milkshake" on its menu, which had actually been flavoured with a vegan peanut brownie rather than choc syrup. My son had an anaphylactic reaction to it.'
Someone else mentioned that Vegemite is already vegan, so there was no need to make up a new recipe (assuming that was the restaurant's major concern).
But is it really? Let's confirm…
Is Vegemite suitable for vegans and people who follow a plant-based diet?
Vegemite is a common food item in many Australian homes, and with the rise in veganism in recent years, many people are curious as to whether or not it is appropriate for vegetarians and vegans to consume.
So, is Vegemite vegan? The answer is… yes! The following are the ingredients typically found in a jar of Vegemite:
- Yeast Extract
- Salt
- Potassium Chloride
- Malt Extract (From Barley)
- Colour (E150d)
- Sulphur Dioxide (For preservation)
- Vegetable Extract (Onions, Celery)
- Niacin
- Thiamine
- Riboflavin
- Folic Acid
From a quick look at the list of ingredients, we can see that there are no animal products or ingredients—this makes Vegemite a product that can be eaten by vegans.
In fact, on World Vegan Day a few years ago, Vegemite was also given the vegan-friendliness seal of approval by Vegan Australia. Now that there are more and more vegan options available, Vegemite has joined the ranks of the Australian companies that have chosen to have their goods certified by Vegan Australia.
However, looking at the ingredients, we can also see that Vegemite contains artificial colours, and many vegans are strongly opposed to the usage of them because they are often linked to cruel animal testing. So, if you are strongly against the use of artificial colours, Vegemite may not be for you.
Vegemite is made from vegan-friendly ingredients. Credit: Getty Images.
We also think it's important to point out that Vegemite is available in a few different varieties. There are actually 5 options available if you visit the Vegemite website:
- The Original Vegemite
- Gluten-Free Vegemite
- 40% Less Salt Vegemite
- Reduced Salt Vegemite
- Vegemite Cheesybite
What do you think of this trend of ‘secret substitutions’ at cafes and restaurants? Have you experienced anything similar?
.png){kind=icon}
