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 production of GYE was discontinued in the 1950s, though many stocks in Irish cupboards lasted into the 60s.

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 thickening. 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.Fact|date=August 2008

In February 2007 Marmite produced a limited edition Guinness Marmite [cite web | last =Slater | first =Lydia | title =Food style: Truly scrumptious | work = | publisher =TimesOnline | date = 2007-02-18 | url =http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/article1380655.ece | doi = | accessdate = 2007-12-14 ] of 300,000 250g jars of their yeast extract with 30% Guinness yeast.

References and sources

* GYE leaflet, n.d., circa 1940.

ee also

*Bovril
*Marmite
*Vegemite