During the 1930s, Marmite was used by the English scientist Lucy Wills to successfully treat a form of anaemia in mill workers in Bombay. She later identified folic acid as the active ingredient. [10] Marmite was used to treat malnutrition by Suriya-Mal workers during the 1934–5 malaria epidemic in Sri Lanka. [11] Housewives were encouraged to spread Marmite thinly and to "use it sparingly just now" because of limited rations of the product. Marmite is a perfect partner to cheese – add a twist to Welsh Rarebit, mix into cheesy puff pastry palmiers, or bake some cheese and Marmite scones A marmite is a low, hefty, squat pot. It has only slightly sloped sides, with a lid and two short handles, one on each side. Add a teaspoon or two of Marmite to meaty stews, Bolognese or French onion soup to add a deep, savoury umami flavour

Currently, the main ingredients of Marmite are glutamic acid-rich yeast extract, with lesser quantities of salt, vegetable extract, spice extracts and celery extracts, although the precise composition is a trade secret. Vitamins added for food fortification include riboflavin, folic acid, and Vitamin B 12. [24] Vitamin B 12 is not naturally found in yeast extract, but is very important for vegans who are at risk of deficiency. [25] Nutritional information [ edit ] Nutrient quantities of Marmite [26] Nutrient Waterfield, Bruno (25 May 2011). "Marmite made illegal in Denmark". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Similar products include the Australian Vegemite (whose name is derived from that of Marmite), the Swiss Cenovis, the Brazilian Cenovit, the long-extinct Argentinian Condibé, and the German Vitam-R. Marmite in New Zealand has been manufactured since 1919 under licence, but with a different recipe; it is the only one sold as Marmite in Australasia and the Pacific Islands, whereas elsewhere the British version predominates.Vegex". Center for Educational Advancement. 21 June 2010. Archived from the original on 1 April 2011 . Retrieved 5 July 2011. Her act wasn’t mentioned in the first historical accounts in the 1600s; only in songs which started to appear in the 1620s was there mention of a marmite. But a will in 1676 drawn up by one of her grand-children mentions a “ pot dit de l‘Escalade (…) le tout d‘estain gravé et de la façon de Pierre Royaume, mon aïeul” (“a pot said to be from the Escalade, engraved in the manner of Pierre Royaume, my ancester”). The pot was given to the arsenal in Geneva, where it was on display until the French under Napoleon took it away in 1814, and it vanished from history. Is this the pot that had been thrown? Was there really a pot at all, or was it other things such as stones that were thrown? And who actually did the throwing: Catherine, or a servant? Combine the yeast and sugar with a little water in a very large bowl, then pour in a further 4 litres of room-temperature water. Stir in the toasted bread and leave to soak, covered with a clean tea towel or muslin, for 12 hours. Nowadays many of us can’t imagine not having a jar of the salty stuff on the shelf, while just as many wish never to taste Marmite again. It is, without a doubt, a ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’ product.

with the vitamin B 1 deficiency beriberi being common during World War I, the spread became more popular. [9] British troops during World War I were issued Marmite as part of their rations. [5] A brief history of Marmite". ihatemarmite.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012 . Retrieved 26 August 2016. Sodium Glutamate: A Safety Assessment" (PDF). Food Standards Australia New Zealand. June 2003 . Retrieved 11 January 2016. They are often made of enamelled cast iron; perhaps the best known of this type since the mid-1900s are those made by Le Creuset. Preheat the oven to 220°C, fan 200°C, gas 7. Put the sliced bread on a large baking tray and toast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until very well browned. Chop into large cubes.House, Arthur (17 June 2021). "Marketing Marmite: how an advertising agency started a culture war". 1843. ISSN 0013-0613 . Retrieved 27 June 2021. Bastian, Hilda (2007). "Lucy Wills (1888–1964): The life and research of an adventurous independent woman". The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. 38 (1): 89–91. PMID 19069045. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008 . Retrieved 21 June 2009. By the 1990s Marmite's distinctive and powerful flavour had earned it as many detractors as it had fans, and it was known for producing a polarised "love/hate" reaction amongst consumers. For many years television advertisements for Marmite featured the song " Low Rider" by the band War with the lyrics changed to the phrase "My Mate, Marmite". Marmite began a "Love it or Hate it" campaign during October 1996, and this resulted in the inventing of the phrase "Marmite effect" or "Marmite reaction" for anything which provoked controversy. [31] On 22 April 2010, Unilever threatened legal action against the British National Party for using a jar of Marmite and the "love it or hate it" slogan in a party political broadcast. [32] Availability worldwide [ edit ] Our Mate– Marmite branded for sale in Australia and New Zealand. Marmite should be avoided if a person takes a MAOI antidepressant, such as phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate), as yeast extracts interact adversely with these types of medications due to their tyramine content. [29] Storage [ edit ] AccomoDATA - Marmite". webarchive.loc.gov. Archived from the original on 13 November 2002 . Retrieved 12 August 2005.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in. Seizure of British foods an isolated incident, CFIA says". CBC News. 26 January 2014 . Retrieved 6 February 2014. On 2 May 2022, Marmite Truffle was launched and sold exclusively in Sainsburys, along with Marmite 'Dynamite', a chilli-flavoured Marmite spread. The Marmite Truffle was marketed with a variation of the 'Love it Or Hate It' slogan designed to make it sound more sophisticated: "One either loves it or considers it utterly vulgar". [50] See also [ edit ] We love bubble and squeak because it’s one of those dishes that can be breakfast, a side dish or don the starring role itself. The additions of cheese and a little Marmite bring umami, and make it that little bit extra special. On 25 March 2019, Marmite Peanut Butter was introduced, which (as the title implied) combined the taste of Marmite with that of crunchy peanut butter. [49]

O'Malley, Katie (23 March 2019). "Marmite peanut butter just launched in the UK". The Independent . Retrieved 13 November 2021. The brewed yeast extract adds depth to this hot tangy soup. Served with a dry white wine, this is a showstopping starter or light main. During 1990, Marmite Limited, which had become a subsidiary of Bovril Limited, was bought by CPC International Inc, which changed its name to Best Foods Inc during 1998. Best Foods Inc subsequently merged with Unilever during 2000, and Marmite is now a trademark owned by Unilever. [12] Similar products [ edit ] Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.