Vegemite and Marmite; The same thing?

[Cmonster]

Interesting conversation yesterday with the General about British food, presented a question I'd like to know the answer to, if anyone can shed a little light here; I'm always looking for new and interesting stuff to put in my protein shakes and our resident General inspired a great idea... I want to get some Marmite, Branson Pickle, and some other English foods. I have some Vegemite from Australia... Is it the same thing as Marmite???

Other suggestion for the protein power shakes are greatly appreciated as well... I call him Jonzageneral, after my best friend from grade school; John Zagenra. He reminds me of him...

SC

[SeattleEd]

Sandy,

From my understanding what my friends from Oz told me that Vegemite and Marmite are similar in composition, the by-product of beer brewing, the brewers yeast extract. Only difference is that Marmite is far more intense.
I love Vegemite and great on a grilled sandwhich which I had at a local Oz pub.

[Mikey]

He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich

[Brazoo]

I tasted Vegemite on a cracker once - it was vile. Astronaut food for prisoners in space, as far as I'm concerned. What the f' Australia?

Sorry, I have no clue about the answer to the question.

[Mikey]

I heard it tastes like beef broth jelly

That actually don't sound too bad :grin:

[clemso]

I always assumed that Vegemite and Marmite were the same

[Werewolf]

I've always thought Marmite was the British version of Vegemite. Both are made from yeast extract. I've heard it's an aquired taste.

[SeattleEd]

I've always thought Marmite was the British version of Vegemite. Both are made from yeast extract. I've heard it's an aquired taste.

They are but Vegemite is not as intense. :)

[Cmonster]

They are but Vegemite is not as intense. :)
Maybe I should start with that first then, huh?

SC

[SeattleEd]

I think you should just get some Marmite as well and do a blindfold taste test with both.
:)
That way you could let your palate decide. ;)

[Brazoo]

I heard it tastes like beef broth jelly

That actually don't sound too bad :grin:

I'm remembering from a while ago - but all I remember tasting was salt.

[babycyclops]

*clears throat*
I believe I can answer this question. Marmite has more of a malt taste than Vegemite.
If you spread Vegemite on toast or a cracker you don't need too much, not like jam or peanut butter.
I think that in a protein shake it may not matter which you used.

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

If I get a chance to pick up a jar for you in the next 3 days before I leave for Michigan I will Sandy.

[TrueDave]

He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich

I made one when i got to Oz

I approached it like a peanut butter sandwich. I loaded it on.

I was starving.

I spit out the ONE bite. Strong stuff.

I watched a couple of guys do cold canned spagetti on toast for breakfast and was grossed out.

Also;

Chicken flavord potato chips?

CRAZY place !

[Nostalgiabuff]

I have a jar of vegemite in my pantry...been sitting there for years....what's the shelf life on this stuff? not that I plan on eating it either way...lol

[Mikey]

If I get a chance to pick up a jar for you in the next 3 days before I leave for Michigan I will Sandy.

Wow, I didn't know you were coming back so soon ?

When you leaving ?

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

^ I am leaving next Tuesday. I have missed Laurie so much, it doesn't feel soon to me...

I got you some Sandy...did you know there is Mighty Mite and Promite too? Mmmm. Promite.

The trick with all these things is to only use a tiny bit. A slice of Vegemite toast always makes me feel better when I feel a bit ill.

[Cmonster]

I got you some Sandy...did you know there is Mighty Mite and Promite too? Mmmm. Promite.
You're such a sweetie, Cat. :heart: I can't wait to put some in a shake... As the great John Farley says; "You gotta have your protien and you gotta have your fiber..." Love that guy...

SC

[Mr.Krusher]

I actually love Vegemite. :yes: To me, it has a very strong brewer's yeast and malt-type of flavor - VERY deep and earthy.

My favorite way is on buttered brown toast with a little leaf lettuce on top - GREAT stuff!
:drool_y:

I have been out for a long while now, :( the last jar that we had was from a European market in NYC...ah well....anyone want to trade some toys for some Vegemite??
:smiley1:

[babycyclops]

I actually love Vegemite. :yes: To me, it has a very strong brewer's yeast and malt-type of flavor - VERY deep and earthy.

My favorite way is on buttered brown toast with a little leaf lettuce on top - GREAT stuff!
:drool_y:

I have been out for a long while now, :( the last jar that we had was from a European market in NYC...ah well....anyone want to trade some toys for some Vegemite??
:smiley1:

Sure! I can get it from the source... very pure!
:smiley1:

[torgospizza]

So what's Bovril like? I've heard it's like beef-flavored coffee, but you can eat it like Vegemite.

[Mr.Krusher]

Right on then! :grin: "From the SOURCE", eh? ...Do you mean that you mix the brewer's malt and chimney soot YOURSELF, or?? :wink::smiley1:

I wasnt kidding at all BabyCyclops - I'll gladly trade some toys or items for a jar or three of the Vegemite - Just PM me!
:smile:
Oh, and I dont like the bitters of Marmite - phew - but I would love some English HP Sauce if you have inexpensive access - our fried tatties and pot roast are naked without it!
Ohhhh....and Cadbury's Crunchie bar...MMMMMMMMMM....You can import me all of the foods from OZ if you'd like sir! :smiley1:

Thanks and take care -

[Cmonster]

You can import me all of the foods from OZ if you'd like sir! :smiley1:
Cat was nice enough to send me some Violet Crumbles a few months back. OMG! SO good.

SC

[babycyclops]

Cat was nice enough to send me some Violet Crumbles a few months back. OMG! SO good.

SC

Violet Crumbles are pretty insane. They're probably the worst chocolate bars for yor teeth!

[SeattleEd]

Sandy,

I've bought these here in states. I know they are sold here in seattle, l.a. and phoenix. All places where I acquired them.

Very yummy treat.


Cat was nice enough to send me some Violet Crumbles a few months back. OMG! SO good.

SC

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

Cat was nice enough to send me some Violet Crumbles a few months back. OMG! SO good.

SC

I thought about you and Violet Crumble bars as I strolled with my dog near the ocean this evening...and thought I should have picked some up when I got the Marmite.

Well, if I get back to the shops in the next two days I'll pick up some Violet Crumbles for you Sandy, and some Vegemite for Mr Krusher.

[Mr.Krusher]

Thanks BabyCyclops and SlipperyLilSuckers! I'd gladly trade toys (NON MEGO!! ..well, maybe if I have spares! :smiley1:) for the values of Vegemite and sweeties!! My wife and I both love most of the Australian candies, but can you tell me what the hell a "Musk Flavoured Stick" is?!?
:smiley1:

Oh, 'SlipperyLilSuckers' - Unless of course it's private, can you please tell me what your 'name' means - Is it in reference to some sort of an eel or a minnow -?!?
lol

Thanks and take care -

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

^
1. I will get Vegemite for a present for you.
2. A musk flavoured stick is a kind of candy, about 10cm long...originally came in pink only, now you can get multi-coloured ones, which taste, well, musky.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/2871280657_248dda6b26.jpg

3. I got called a Slipperylilsucker at a nightclub one night when I was evading a particularly persistent girl.

I found out later it is from a Julia Roberts movie where she accidentally sends an oyster flying across a restaurant and comments "Slipperylilsuckers aren't they."

I like what peoples' imaginations come up with when they hear it hehe. My first thought was girl oysters. That's enough detail for here...

[Mr.Krusher]

Ahhhh....I see. Well, the color looks tasty - like they might be some sort of strawberry cream or a fruit-type flavor, but the name? Yikes!

"Every kiddie's FAVOURITE after-school treat - MMMMMMMMM....MUSK!!"
:yuk::smiley1:
They must go hand-in-hand with 'Soil Flavoured lolipops' and 'Sweat Gummies', eh? lol

As to your 'name', I gotcha, lol. The first thing that popped into my head was a bucket of eels...slithering in their slimes!! :googly:
(My pop and my brothers used to fish the LaChute river a lot...Salmon, eels, pike, mmmmm....) Uhhhh...."girl oysters"?!? I bet they have to use a VERY powerful magnifying glass to be able to tell the difference! lol

Thanks again, and as far as a 'present', no worries - I'll send you something as well, just see my trade list!
(Folks here have often offered to send me FREE goodies - I dont know how to process this and am uncomfortable not 'paying my way'!! :yes:)

Take care -

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

^ Musk is musk flavoured.

As for free goodies, you just pass it along when you find you have something someone else really wants. I have just about everything I could ever want ;) but thanks anyway :D