Breakfasts around the world: In Australia, being denied vegemite is grounds for suing

As part of our series on breakfasts from around the world, we take a look at Vegemite, the iconic salty, yeasty spread popular in Australia. Transcript AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: This summer, we're celebrating our favorite meal with NPR's international correspondents - breakfast. And today, we travel with Kristina Kukolja to Australia for a look at their iconic breakfast spread - Vegemite. The sticky, salty condiment is also at the center of an unusual court case. It's also being used in some very untraditional recipes.(SOUNDBITE OF MACHINE HISSING)KRISTINA KUKOLJA, BYLINE: At this busy cafe in central Melbourne, lawyers and businesspeople grab a last-minute coffee before heading to the office.(SOUNDBITE OF MACHINE HISSING)KUKOLJA: Across the road...(SOUNDBITE OF ROAD NOISE)KUKOLJA: ...The Supreme Court is hearing a case that's making headlines.(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: A convicted murderer who claims his human rights have been breached because he can't eat Vegemite in prison has been told he won't be served special treatment.KUKOLJA: The local Nine Network reports an inmate is suing the state of Victoria for his right to eat the savory breakfast spread Vege...