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Love that Marmite! in a sandwich with some Dairylea, and a stick of celery, very tasty! :))

Not as nice as Vegemite!! Susan

Just got a jar from a friend of a friend visiting OZ thank god I was down to my last 1/2 jar must have Marmite. First morning in Oz 31 years ago at table for breakfast spotted the Vegimite thought it was the same stuff plastered it all over my toast one bite and straight to the loo for a big chuck Marmite is the only MITE!!!!!!!!! worth eating Sal from Oz But realy born in Mill Hill and love my MARMITE.

Love it. Have it with cottage cheese on homemade brown bread. YUM Just read the message about repelling insects - NO it doesn't work!!!! I must be the worlds most bitten person and I have Marmite nearly every day. Anne

Hello Paul, Thanks for the briefing note, have copied it into my directory of "wise words" for future reference! Love it, Marmite ... My Mate. My sister and I were brought up on it, can distinguish the difference in taste from Bovril (beef extract) and Vegemite (Oz vegetarian version). At a friend's family birthday meal out, found that those of us who love Marmite also like puds, while those who hate it don't. Not particularly scientific, but may be worth a doctorate or two, lol! Philip

Bec, Don't think I could do Bovril & Dairylea together, does sound quite vile but have had Bovril on toast before and that's beautiful.

yuk give me Vegemite...... Kym

Love it

Love it but prefer Bovril! Bovril and Dairylea on toast with lots of butter.... yummy!!

In the words of your other half.......yeuch!!!! Christine

LOVE IT ! Deanna

Lovely stuff. Sometimes have cheese & marmite on toast or if I can't be bothered with the cheese then just stick marmite on toast under the grill for a few moments to get it sizzling. Couldn't get marmite when I was in Germany so I used to take a few jars back with me.

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Marmite History The basic raw material used in the manufacture of MARMITE is spent brewer's yeast, a substance whose original and only use was to ferment sugars into alcohol. For many years this by-product of the brewing process was seen as a nuisance rather than potentially valuable food source. However in 1680, a Dutch scientist, Leouwenhoek, examined this yeast under a microscope and saw that it was composed of tiny spherical and ovoid cells. The French scientist, Louis Pasteur, realised that these cells were in fact living plants. Further investigation by a German chemist, Leibig, found that this yeast could be made into a concentrated food product, which resembled extract of meat in appearance, smell and colour, however was vegetarian. A number of people tried to manufacture this yeast extract for commercial purposes, but with little success. This changed in 1902, when the Marmite Food Company Limited, was formed. This company was committed to producing a perfected form of yeast extract for popular consumption. They rented a disused malt house in Burton-on-Trent for the modest sum of 100.00 pounds a year and set to work. However, it was found that the yeast they were producing from British beer did not lend itself to the same treatment of continental yeast where methods of fermentation were markedly different. New machinery had to be brought in and a series of changes in the manufacturing process were implemented before a satisfactory yeast extract product was ready to market. It took time to bowl over the British public with the distinctive taste of MARMITE. Gradually however, the business expanded. The freehold of the malt house was purchased and operations were extended to meet growing demand. Eventually a second site was obtained in London, and the company consolidated production at a new green field site at Burton-on-Trent. The discovery of vitamins in 1912, boosted the popularity of MARMITE, when it was realised that yeast provided a good source of five B vitamins. Its healthy proposition meant that greater quantities of MARMITE were consumed in hospitals, schools and institutions, with tons dispatched to war-torn counties overseas. During both the World Wars, MARMITE was served to soldiers on military duty and was used to combat outbreaks of beri-beri and other diseases. During the Second World War, MARMITE became a valued dietary supplement in prisoner-of-war camps. Both the MARMITE product and packaging have undergone few changes since the turn of the century. MARMITE stock cubes were launched in a distinctive green tin during the 1920's, but this brand extension was eventually dropped to concentrate on the increasingly popular paste product. Since 1934, following the death of the first chairman of the company that produced MARMITE, both the MARMITE and BOVRIL brands have enjoyed a close association, leading to Marmite Limited becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bovril Limited. Further changes of ownership ensued and in 1990, CPC (United Kingdom) Limited took over both the BOVRIL and MARMITE brands. THE PRODUCT MARMITE is a concentrated yeast paste, enjoyed at any time of the day, whether on toast for breakfast, in sandwiches at lunchtime or as an added ingredient in stews and casseroles. MARMITE is 100% vegetarian, but unlike some vegetarian meals, MARMITE provides an excellent source of vitamin B 12. This vitamin helps to prevent anaemia. It also contains a good source of Riboflavin and Niacin as well as an excellent source of Follic Acid. MARMITE is good news for the nation's slimmer's. It contains virtually no fat or sugar. A single 4g serving amounts to only 8 kcal/35 kJ typical values. Spread on toast with butter this comes to 145 kcal (704 kJ), although skipping the butter cuts the calorie count down to 72 kcal (350 kJ). Although MARMITE has a salty taste, there is more salt in the bread and butter on which the MARMITE is spread than in the MARMITE itself. MARMITE has a distinctive savoury taste, unlike anything else. It remains a popular food for all the family, loved equally by the toddler through to the Grandpa. Over the years, other companies have taken the basic raw materials used in producing MARMITE and infused its special taste into other products, resulting in such delights as muffins flavoured with MARMITE yeast extract and cheese flavoured with MARMITE.

thinly spread on toast with baked beans on top, l think l'll have that for breakfast now, how many are having marmite now that Paul has mentioned it??

you can get vegimite in safeways little kb....the first time I was given marmite sarnies was when I was eight in alton hospital and I thought it was disgusting but now I love it and like sue only with real butter. jenny x

Marmite and cheesespread on ryvitas and on toast mmmmmm!!! and thats for 3 out of 4 of us here Jan

Hate it. Nat

mmmmmmm marmite on toast mmmmmmm Elaine x

Marmite and parsley sarnies- but it has to be wholemeal bread to get the right taste!