Cyril Callister

Cyril P. Callister
Born
Cyril Percy Callister.

(1893-02-16)16 February 1893
Chute, Colony of Victoria
Died5 October 1949(1949-10-05) (aged 56)
Box Hill, Victoria, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Chemist, food technologist
Known forcreator of Vegemite, contributions towards processed cheese

Cyril Percy Callister (16 February 1893 – 5 October 1949) was an Australian chemist and food technologist who developed the Vegemite yeast spread. As well as Vegemite, he is known for his contributions towards processed cheese.[1]

  1. ^ Farrer, K. T. H., "Cultural Advice", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 18 August 2021