Vegemite and Marmite

[Longhorn]

We don't have either here in abroad, but it looks gross

[vorlon13]

I have seen (and contributed to) many, many disturbing food threads over the years. You ain't seen nothing here.



























Yet.

[KUSA]

I have seen (and contributed to) many, many disturbing food threads over the years. You ain't seen nothing here.



























Yet.

I'm listening.

[robvalue]

I love them both They are very strange and I can easily understand people not liking them.

[Cyberman]

Never tried Vegemite, but I've seen it in my local supermarkets. I think I'll indulge in a pot now it's been mentioned.

Marmite is the king of spreads if you have a savoury palate. As Nap said earlier, use it sparingly, especially if you're unused to it. Once you get as incorrigible as me, you'll be eating it by the spoonful. Back in 2010, Unilever came out with a limited edition extra-strong, extra-mature version in special presentation packaging, which my darling Sam went out and bought for me, despite being a hater herself. I've still got a lot of it left; it's actually a zombie food in the sense that it never goes off, just thick like honey. And like honey, it can be revived by standing the jar in hot water.

Fun fact: The word 'marmite' should actually be pronounced 'mar-meet', as it's the name of the covered cooking pot depicted on the label.

If Marmite is the king of savouries, then Bovril is the emperor; a lighter, softer, beefier version intended as a hot drink, but which can act as a gateway spread.

(Btw, like my new hairdo?)

[Pyrrho]

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If Marmite is the king of savouries, then Bovril is the emperor; a lighter, softer, beefier version intended as a hot drink, but which can act as a gateway spread.
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That is interesting, considering that Bovril is made from some beef parts (I don't even want to know what parts), and Marmite is vegan (made from yeast).  If Bovril is a sissy substitute, why bother with it?  Especially considering:

Marmite is made from yeast extract, a by-product of beer brewing. Other similar products include the Australian Vegemite, which is saltier in taste, the Swiss and the German Vitam-R.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmite


Marmite is made from a byproduct of beer.  Think about that.  Especially you blasphemers who don't like it.  Beer.  Beer!  BEER!  Blasphemers!

[Cyberman]

I wouldn't go so far as to label it as a sissy substitute, exactly. Bovril is just a different, somewhat milder texture. It's kind of like asking if you have Coke, why bother with Pepsi?

[Pyrrho]

I wouldn't go so far as to label it as a sissy substitute, exactly. Bovril is just a different, somewhat milder texture. It's kind of like asking if you have Coke, why bother with Pepsi?

Too late; there are no take-backs!  One is made from disgusting parts of dead animals, and the other is a byproduct of beer.  Which sounds better to you?  

For the skeptics, keep in mind, if they make something as a byproduct of beer, that should help keep the cost of beer down, as it means that they get money for something in the beer-making process that would otherwise be something that they would have to pay to get rid of.  Don't you like beer?  What is wrong with you!!!!

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[Little lunch]

If you cook a roast beef then remove it from the tray you will find a dark sticky residue.
Taste it. Smell it. That's Vegemite. Sought of.
I've never not had a jar in the cupboard (not the fridge).
It's good on toast, lightly spread, accompanied by billy tea.
Also good on a sandwich with mashed boiled egg.
Good for a pizza base.
Can also be used for night camo and axle grease. :-)

[Jericho]

I don't suggest Marmite….because it's terrible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am6fco14Gi0