Guinness Yeast Extract
Guinness Yeast Extract, commonly known by its initials GYE, was an Irish savoury spread, made from yeast extract. It was a by-product of the Guinness beer brewing process and produced by Arthur Guinness Son & Co., Dublin. The product was launched in Ireland in 1936[1][2] and discontinued in in 1968.[1][3]
In February 2007 Marmite produced a limited edition Guinness Marmite[4] of 300,000 250g jars of their yeast extract with 30% Guinness yeast.
[edit] Usage
In addition to spreading on toast or bread, one or two level teaspoonfuls added to each quart of soup enriched the flavour while enhancing the nutritional value. It could also be used as an emergency gravy without any addition except hot water for diluting. It was used to strengthen normal gravy, and flavour stews and dishes containing minced meat. A half a teaspoonful added to a glass of hot water or hot milk produced a drink consumed at elevenses, teatime, and as a nightcap.[5]
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[edit] References and sources
- ^ a b "GYE (Guinness Yeast Extract)". Guinness Collectors Club. http://www.guinntiques.com/gye.aspx. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
- ^ The Statist: a journal of practical finance and trade: Volume 128. London, 1936. p646
- ^ "The Nutrition Of Guinness Yeast Extract". Livestrong.Com. http://www.livestrong.com/article/364141-the-nutrition-of-guinness-yeast-extract. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
- ^ Slater, Lydia (2007-02-18). "Food style: Truly scrumptious". London: TimesOnline. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/article1380655.ece. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ "GYE advertising leaflet". Guinness Collectors Club. http://www.guinntiques.com/images/gye/leaflet_page2.jpg. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
