Marmite

[ctman64]

I'm quickly growing to love it...

Opinions?
:D

[MadFrank]

Love it! Breakfast of champions.

It'll put hairs on yer chest, lad!

[Blackmoreguitar]

I am a long time Marmite user, but, I am now a vegemite convert. Vegemite is cheaper than marmite, a little milder, and easier to use as it does not have the stringy, gloopy consistency of Marmite.

[In Absentia]

My wife converted me about 6 years ago. I love the stuff.

[Realfi]

Vegemite is superior!

[octatonic]

I'm strangely ambivalent to it.

[greeny]

Best thing since sliced bread

[CyberFerret]

http://aussiefavourites.com.au/cornershop/images/vegemite455.jpg > Marmite

[CyberFerret]

http://images.brisbanetimes.com.au/2009/09/30/762143/420isnack-420x0.jpg

:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm :bong :eek: :nuts :messedup

[sidekick]

Our Jack Russell Terrier is called Marmite.

I so liked the Marmite Spread advert of a few years ago... ☞ ... http://youtu.be/cHbpTrFPc7Y

[MadFrank]

Vegemite is superior!

The 'Non-alcoholic' marmite!

Pffff... lightweights! :puh

[mcdes]

Aussies are all in the 'dislike' camp for sure! Lol

Marmite all the way!!

[EightySix]

What the hell is going on in here?

[VicAjax]

Marmite is superior to Vegemite. Vegemite tastes bland and lifeless compared to the zingy joie de vivre that comes with every bite of a slightly burnt toast slathered with Marmite.

[halorealm7]

A dear Kiwi friend brought some for me to try several years back. Not no but hell no.....
just don't like it.

[52ftbuddha]

Kraft! not on your nellie. Marmite.

[Simto]

I love marmite! put a little on a piece of warm foccacia and a slice of cheddar and i'm in heaven.

Too bad there's some stupid ass law in Denmark, so stores can't sell it... i think it's one of the ingredients. Right around the corner from my old job, there's an English store where they had a petition for making Marmite legal again. I signed it of course :)

[ctman64]

What the hell is going on in here?

We are discussing Marmite :D
PS can I use that ^ in my sig?

[EightySix]

We are discussing Marmite :D
I understand that much...

My questions are--

What the hell is marmite/vegemite? :dunno
How is it possible for Kraft to produce something I've never heard of? :confused:
How do all you guys seem to know about it? :waiting

[EightySix]

Oh absolutely, sig away. I don't think I've ever been sigged on tgp before. :D

[wallinbb]

:barf

[MadFrank]

I understand that much...

My questions are--

What the hell is marmite/vegemite? :dunno
How is it possible for Kraft to produce something I've never heard of? :confused:
How do all you guys seem to know about it? :waiting

... you would have of had to of lived in Britain for the last 150 or so years to really have gained an appreciation for the worlds greatest yeast-extract-based breakfast delicacy... :love:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p69/chrisscarlett/Marketing-Society-Annual-Lecture-2012-Marmite-Image5.jpg

[EightySix]

Oh!! A yeast-extracted-based breakfast delicacy!!! :drool

That answers all my questions.

[MightyGuru]

more like Vomite....vegemite anyway...nasty.

[landru64]

vegemite for me

[EightySix]

OK... when I said that answers all my questions I really meant that answers NONE of my questions, bit of sarcasm there. WTF is this stuff?... :dunno

[MadFrank]

OK... when I said that answers all my questions I really meant that answers NONE of my questions, bit of sarcasm there. WTF is this stuff?... :dunno

The problem is.. it tastes like nothing else! It's a sticky dark-brown gooey substance that is most commonly spread (sparingly!) on toast, or in sandwiches. It is really quite strong and 'spicey' (perhaps not the right word) and not 'sweet' in any way - but 'savoury'. It's an institution for some cultures around the world, and there is NO middle ground... you either love it or hate it with equal passion! It's one of those things you grow up with.

[Gretsch6136]

Vegemite for me. Marmite and Promite suck!

For those who aren't used to the flavour, try spreading vegemite sparingly on toast, topped with sliced tomato and chopped basil. If that doesn't convert you I don't know what will!

[Lukeling]

Vegemite is THE spread for toast. Try it with some grated parmesan cheese :aok

[EightySix]

The problem is.. it tastes like nothing else! It's a sticky dark-brown gooey substance that is most commonly spread (sparingly!) on toast, or in sandwiches. It is really quite strong and 'spicey' (perhaps not the right word) and not 'sweet' in any way - but 'savoury'. It's an institution for some cultures around the world, and there is NO middle ground... you either love it or hate it with equal passion! It's one of those things you grow up with.
I see. Thank you for the clarification. :D

[greeny]

... you would have of had to of lived in Britain for the last 150 or so years to really have gained an appreciation for the worlds greatest yeast-extract-based breakfast delicacy... :love:It's made from some of the yeast/malt cast offs from the Brewing industry. The main factory in UK is just near Burton upon Trent which is a big brewing town.

Vegimite is similar in some ways but has a different consistency and taste is nowhere near as good IMO. To be fair in the UK Vegimate has very little visibility due to marmite's domination.

A spread made out of Beer, what's not to like :drink

[MBP]

I dont remember ever trying marmite but I love vegemite and promite. A fair few Australians dont like vegemite or cant eat it without butter.

A big jar is fairly cheap and as long as you dont eat it by the spoonful it last a fair while.

[John Coloccia]

Cenovis FTW.

[davecan]

At first I thought Marmite was a synthetic material Gibson was testing for fretboards.

Sounds like solidified beer for breakfast.....Yummy

[coolhand78]

Vegemite kicks marmites arse!!! Word of warning: No one should get between an Aussie and their Vegemite...

Obama wasn't a fan when we gave him some...

[MadFrank]

Marmite rules! Sometimes we put EXTRA booze in it!

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p69/chrisscarlett/marmiteguinness.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p69/chrisscarlett/Marmite20June202.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p69/chrisscarlett/2246128441_06c7ffa948.jpg

This one will knock yer weak-ass vegtablemite's teeth in!....

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p69/chrisscarlett/Marmite-XO-001.jpg

And Marmite is sexy! Oh yeah....


http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p69/chrisscarlett/Vaseline-Lip-Therapy-Marmite.jpg

[mcknigs]

The poll needs a "I know what it is but have no opinion about it" option.

[cardamonfrost]

Love me the yeasty goodness! Vegemite just doesnt have it IMO.

C

[leighianson]

Vegemite kicks marmites arse!!! Word of warning: No one should get between an Aussie and their Vegemite...

Obama wasn't a fan when we gave him some...

so true!

and some advice to all you americans regarding how to eat the legendary vegemite.
Toast with butter plus a THIN spreading of vegemite and a cup of milk = Bliss

[Mosfed]

Oh lets be serious...

It tastes like what I imagine a yeast infection to taste like...

[candletears7]

Vegemite is the shiznit. Been eating it everyday since I was a kid. With tomato, cheese, and any other kinds of foods. I crave it if I go a morning without it. Breakfast of champions.

[S.W.Erdnase]

I am a long time Marmite user, but, I am now a vegemite convert. Vegemite is cheaper than marmite, a little milder, and easier to use as it does not have the stringy, gloopy consistency of Marmite.

Aussie caviar. Certainly for the more discerning palate than common old Marmite!

;)

Kraft: PM me here if you want to license the above descriptor. Yuk yuk.

[S.W.Erdnase]

Marmite rules! Sometimes we put EXTRA booze in it!





And Marmite is sexy! Oh yeah....


http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p69/chrisscarlett/Vaseline-Lip-Therapy-Marmite.jpg

Which orifice is that applied to, Frank? Looks like it comes pre-coloured.

[crawz]

Learned the hard way. It results in massive hangover-like headaches for me in being so ultra sensitive to yeast extract and other additives. If you're sensitive to MSG in particular.... this is not an option as food intake (on toast or whatever.)

[phillygtr]

OK just got back from a Christmas trip to the UK. I'm a Marmite convert. That is all. Oh yeah, have you heard of Twiglets? Marmite covered snack food!

http://www.approvedfood.co.uk/tt50/lg_images/Original_Twiglets_200g_tub.jpg&w=1000&h=1000&zc=1

[2HBStrat]

I dont remember ever trying marmite but I love vegemite and promite.......

Am I to understand that all of these products are yeast derivative food concoctions make from cast-off materials from beer production? If so, does that mean that you guys are arguing over the relative merits of three almost exactly the same products?

BTW I've never heard of, nor obviously never tried, any of these? Are they even available in the USA?

[CyberFerret]

Am I to understand that all of these products are yeast derivative food concoctions make from cast-off materials from beer production? If so, does that mean that you guys are arguing over the relative merits of three almost exactly the same products?

BTW I've never heard of, nor obviously never tried, any of these? Are they even available in the USA?

I know right? It's like arguing about the merits of Alnico 4, 5 or 6 magnets?!?!?!

... or '62 vs '63 vs '67 Fender Strats

... or Axe-FX vs Kemper vs Eleven Rack


Uh.... carry on Gear Page...

:D

:beer

[bigdaddy]

How the hell are we on page 4 of this thread and no one has mentioned traveling in a fried out combi?

[FlackBase]

Never heard of it. My 1st thought was that it was Gibson's latest fretboard material.

[your name here]

Americans:

This stuff is usually found in the tiny British/International section of your local grocery store, or in places that have fancy or specialty foods.

I've never tried it, but I've always been curious. I guess I'll give it a shot, now that my curiosity's been piqued yet again by this thread. I'll update this thread with my review... and if I throw up, clips...

[shane88]

Vegemite is superior!
actually vegemite is the best thing ever in the history of the world

[mcknigs]

Since I posted to this thread back in May I went to England in August and tried Marmite. I liked it. If I ate toast regularly I'd try to find some.