I Love Marmite!

bubblenut

I was just wondering is the UK the only place where people feel so strongly about this yeast bi-product? I guess it's just one of those things you either love or you hate, like marmot licking. So who loves it, who hates it and is anyone who's tasted it really indifferent? What other names are there for this kind of thing in other countries (so I know what to look for when I'm abroad :p)?

In this I'm including vegetable extracts like Vegemite (yes, I can take your Auzzie/Kiwi flaming) and even beef extracts like Bovril, although that's quite different.

Elizabeth

The only thing I know about Vegemite (and thus, marmite) is from Men at Work.

piersk

Interesting fact: marmite is made from the substance left over when yeast has been fermenting to make alcoholic substances. In other words, marmite is yeast crap.

However, I like it 😃

Elizabeth

What does it taste like?

piersk

Gooooood

Elizabeth

OK thanks for that descriptive recount of the intricate nuances of the marmite, piers.

You never worked in marketing, did you?

Weedpacket

Originally posted by Elizabeth
What does it taste like?

Yeast crap.

Not a huge fan of the stuff - but nor do I hate it....

laserlight

Havent had the chance to eat such food, but I like it 🙂

I think there's a somewhat salty taste to it, but it is hard to describe.
Must taste and see for yourself.

piersk

Originally posted by Elizabeth
You never worked in marketing, did you?

what gave it away?? 😕

Weedpacket

Originally posted by laserlight
I think there's a somewhat salty taste to it, but it is hard to describe.
Must taste and see for yourself.

I find it seems to be tasted more by the palate than by the tongue. Funny that, as the palate doesn't have any taste buds.

Shrike

On toast, used very sparingly...just about tastes nice 🙂

laserlight

You never worked in marketing, did you?

Maybe piersk was trying out some form of reverse psychology, being without formal training?

crosbystillsnas

http://www.gty.org/~phil/marmite.htm#whatis

drawmack

I could never get past where it comes from. I mean what are they thinking.

Hey there's this jelly like stuff in the bottom of my keg.

What's it taste like?

LordShryku

Well, considering you're at the bottom of the keg, you're probably too drunk to have any rational thought of why not to eat that

Weedpacket

Originally posted by LordShryku
Well, considering you're at the bottom of the keg, you're probably too drunk to have any rational thought of why not to eat that

In fact it probably seems like a good idea at the time. "Hey, let's not have it go to waste, now!"

BuzzLY

Oh, come on now... that's not nearly as bad as oysters. I mean, who was the first person to open up an oyster and say "hmmm... that looks very edible. Sluuuurrrp!!!"

Weedpacket

Or drank cows' milk? What did they think they were doing at the time?

drawmack

What about the second person who ate garlic?

C. 5000 b.c.e.

Homoerrectus Bob and Joe are walking through what is now northern Italy when Joe notices a plant he's never seen before. After smelling the plant and sampling a leaf he decides to pick the plant for some greens with dinner. That's when he notices a bolbous root that smells like the leaves but more strongly. So he dusts it off and takes a bite. At this point he proceeds to jump around yelling and spitting the vile stuff out. When he completes this ritual he extends his arm to Bob and says, "here Bob try this." Bob does.

WHAT THE HELL WAS BOB THINKING?

jstarkey

Originally posted by piersk
Interesting fact: marmite is made from the substance left over when yeast has been fermenting to make alcoholic substances. In other words, marmite is yeast crap.

However, I like it 😃

Actually, alchohol is yeast crap as well.

I brew my own beer, and all I can say is: y'all are GROSS! Sludge has never been in big demand 'round these parts.