What is the difference between Vegemite and Marmite?

Question

I heard of both of them and never tried either of them. What do they taste like? How is Vegemite good for you? How is Marmite good for you? Why is it "Banned" in the US? LOTS of questions, I ordered some over Ebay, so I would like to know what to expect when I receive it, I did a lot of research and just want your point of view. Let me know please!

Answer 1

I will do best to answer your questions in the order you asked them - btw I'm an aussie so I grew up on the stuff.

1) - the difference is the ingredients they are made from Vegemite is made from a yeast extract. Marmite is made from a beef extract
2) The best way to describe the taste of Vegemite is that its like eating a beef stock cube. Its a salty, savory spread, that is good for use in beef stew & stuff.
3)Vegemite is good for you cause its high in vitamin B. In my baby book it recommends the amount to feed your baby daily with their other meals to help them in vitamin B consumptions.
4) - not sure about Marmite, but I guess its got pretty similar stuff.
5) Its banned cause whatever group is responsible for those decisions decided that its folate levels (folic acid) were too high and thus banned it from the US. So the very reason that its pushed for use here is the reason its banned in the US - just got too much Vitamin B.

Its nice on toast, just don't put too much on, cause it is salty. Its not like peanut butter or other spreads, this isn't meant to be applied in thick layers.

Answer 2

Marmite Vs Vegemite

Answer 3

Vegemite and Marmite are BOTH yeast extracts. Marmite is British, Vegemite is Australian and apparently a little harsher. It's good for you as it is high in B vitamins. I don't think either are banned in the USA.

BOVRIL is beef extract and might be banned in the USA because of the BSE thing. I would never eat Bovril. It's basically boiled up bones, horns and cow hooves.

Answer 4

Marmite is also from yeast extract. You are confusing it with Bovril, which is from beef. I came heard looking for an answer to this question too. I grew up with Marmite but am currently trying Vegemite. It's difficult to describe but Vegemite is a little milder than Marmite. They are both very good with toast imho & great for vegetarians to get their share of B vits.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Marmite is mass produced in a clean sanitized UK approved factory and Vegishite is made in a farmers shed

Answer 7

Marmite is NOT made from beef!!!

Answer 8

Vegemite is made from yeast extract, while Marmite is made from beef extract.
Vegemite is salty, and can have a very strong taste if spread thickly. If it is spread thinly however it will taste slightly salty and quite intriguing. If on bread or toast with butter, it can almost taste sweet.
I only had Marmite once in my life, and it was a very long time ago. I remember it tasting very different to Vegemite, and I know I didn't like it.
I heard about that ban in the US, but I think it was just a beat up.
When you try Vegemite, just remember to spread it thinly. Don't spread it like you would peanut butter. Speaking of peanut butter, my favorite sandwich is Vegemite and PB together. It's salty and sweet. Yummy!

Answer 9

I know what vegemite is but not marmite! What the feck is that stuff?

Answer 10

Please read the labels...marmite is yeast extract...not beef!!...