: Vegemite in a tube? I was just going to get myself a small jar because I've been curious about it for years (big umami fan). Now I see it's available in a tube too? Oh the treachery! Is there a difference?

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You usually want a fairly thin amount spread and the tube might be better for that as a butter knife might pick up crumbs and return it to the jar.

The tube might also be better for the types that pack vegemite tube a few bread slices and go. The glass jar and knife is not as friendly with personal transport :)

I haven't seen the label on the tube but unless you're hooked on the stuff and having it daily, the jar will be fine if not better.

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I've used both and never noticed a taste difference and the ingredient and nutritional information is identical. The main reason the jars tend to be more popular in Australia where it's consumed more often is largely a matter of cost. Just checking at a popular supermarket (Coles) and at the moment a 145g tube is $AUD4.11 (.83 per 100g) whereas a 600g jar is .00 (.17 per 100g).

The tubes are convenient when travelling or camping though and less messy as MandoMando mentioned. Although one disadvantage is that you won't be able to make a vegemite sandwich in the traditional way:

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