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

[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

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