This month, Vegemite officially became vegan. Hurrah! Except, the product had always been vegan and no changes to the recipe were actually made. Or so Vegemite say, with some Aussies now claiming they can taste a difference.

This morning, Melbourne radio station 3AW posed the question, had Vegemite changed with all callers agreeing that the product was “not what it used to be”. Some declared it tasted tart while others said it was too shiny and more spreadable.

An individual called up to say he had eaten Vegemite all his life and only recently had it started to give him reflux.

Another woman confirmed a supposed change in flavour after comparing an old jar with a certified vegan Vege.

Despite the new certification, Vegemite has maintained that it has not changed the recipe, which has apparently remained the same since 1922.

A spokesperson for Vegemite said that fluctuations in flavour may occur due to the spread’s use of natural ingredients, like yeast.