Let's settle this once and for all

[indigo_violet]

Poll Marmite

Comments

[pleiadeslion]

Of course, I'm speaking of New Zealand marmite, which is different to English marmite. I'm not so fond of English marmite.

[indigo_violet]

OK now you've got my attention. In what way does it differ?

[pleiadeslion]

Well, there's difference of opinions on that too! And it's not helped by the fact that a lot of people seem to have confused New Zealand marmite with Vegemite (which is Australian, and another thing entirely...)

I think New Zealand marmite is stronger tasting than English marmite, and it has a different texture; it's more of a paste, less of the gooey honey-like consistency that English marmite has. It is also much darker in colour, almost black.

To me English marmite tastes more like vegemite, but having a honey-like consistency. New Zealand marmite tastes and looks more like Bovril. Although it's vegetarian - made from yeast extract.

[friend_of_tofu]

See, my brain has been insisting to me that UK Marmite *used* to be darker & thicker. But I don't know if that's just in my imagination.

I'm still in mourning for Unilever's withdrawn vegan Bovril. So fucking good, and I completely failed to stock up because I never realised they'd be taking it away! Only half a jar left now :-(

[reddragdiva]

You forgot "it'll do when there's no Vegemite."

[indigo_violet]

I've tried Vegemite but it seems like Marmite that's been watered down a bit plus I find the taste worryingly plasticky.

I hope you and I can still be friends.

[drreagan]

Funny, I thought marmite tasted like vegemite that had been watered down. Perhaps we pick out different parts of the taste.

[monted]

I reckon it's conditioning when we're young'uns. The Spreadable Yeast Extract Flavour Brigades set up fortifications on our taste buds and refuse to budge.

[skorpionuk]

I'm trying to get hold of some more XO for my dad in France. There you go: whole family loves it.

[drreagan]

Vegemite on the other-hand, I love!

[omnisppot]

Eww. My NZ subtenants left a jar of Vegemite in my cupboard. I tried it for the first time, immediately threw it away and bought some more Marmite.

[valkyriekaren]

Snowflake.

Contrary to the advertising claims, I have no strong feelings about Marmite. Give me a bit on toast and I might just eat it. But I'd probably not much care if I never had it again.