Perfect Blending of Iconic Aussie Tastes

TimTams, chocolate biscuits fast becoming one of Australia’s greatest exports and a presence in just about every supermarket in Tokyo nowadays, has started a collaboration with Vegemite, the yeast spread symbolic of Down Under.

今般、東京内ほとんどのスーパーに見かけてオーストラリア発名物輸出品となりつつチョコクッキー「ティムタム」とオーストラリアを代表とする発酵ペースト「ベジマイト」が共作を発表した。

Vegemite flavored TimTams blend two of Oz’s most iconic food products.

ベジマイト味ティムタムがオーストラリアの二つの代表的な食品を融合する。

The sweetness of TimTam bikkies seems sure to be perfectly complemented by the savory flavor of Vegemite.

ティムタムのビッキーの甘さとベジマイトのうまみが完璧なマッチとなりそうだ。

April 1 marks a perfect date for this collaboration!

共作の発表は4月1日も完璧だ！

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