Marmite or Vegemite?

Which do you like better, Marmite or Vegemite?

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Having spent a fair amount of time in the early 2000's in Australia, I acquired a taste for Vegemite, but I haven't touched it since. I know, don't hate on me. For those that don't know, Vegemite is the Aussie version of Marmite. For those that really don't know, Vegemite tastes like axle grease mixed with a ton of salt. You put them on toast or crackers. Or whatever.

The other day, an impromptu British goods shop was set up at the pub, and they had Marmite, so I bought a couple jars. I assumed Marmite would be the same as Vegemite. The taste is very similar but the consistency is like viscous honey, versus solid, semi-dried bear scat. I think I like my Vegemite better - it's harder to spread but it doesn't run all over the place.

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Heard of both, want to try both, haven't had either one yet. But I think they do sell little jars of Marmite in the grocery store here. Which reminds me, I need to remember to plan a meal that includes the mushy peas we've got.
 
I was brought up on both Marmite and Vegemite (I'm both British and Australian), but I prefer Vegemite. Luckily, you can get them both locally ("local" being Berkeley, CA, of course). Wouldn't be without either — or Frank Cooper's Oxford marmalade — for a good toast-based breakfast…

Hamish (another "happy little Vegemite" as the song went…)
 
You know that honey exists, right?
 
I use marmite quite a bit in sauces. It is a savory "umami" additive. On it's own, it can be a bit overwhelming, but diluted a bit, it'll provide a nice depth of flavor. Isn't it just some byproduct of yeast production? I did have Vegemite "down under" last time I was there over 20 years ago, but I don't really remember it at all. But I don't remember them really being similar.
 
I am about to sit down to a pot of tea and Marmite on toast, so you can guess my vote. I did try Vegemite once and it resulted in me saying some rather uncomplimentary things about the otherwise friendly and wonderful Australian people.
 
Had both in Australia, liked neither. Had to wash out the taste with a couple of Fosters.
 
Domenick said:
Had both in Australia, liked neither. Had to wash out the taste with a couple of Fosters.
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Heh, Fosters, the Keystone of Australia. Prior to the first client meeting in-country at the local pub: "Please don't embarrass us by ordering a Fosters."
 
When my wife and I made a trip to Australia we decided that we have to try Vegemite. I slopped some on a piece of toast as thick as I would strawberry jam--OMG--huge mistake. On the other hand, we did discover Victoria Bitter.

Tim
 
Early on, for a short while, Vegemite’s name was Parwill.

If Ma might then Pa will.
 
I've only heard of one of them, but both sound like some sort of infestation that your house might get. Along the lines of "Hey, mate, I hate to tell you, but your house has a big colony of marmites living in it. We're going to have to spray. You'll have to leave for a while."
 
Yeast infection in a jar, I've been told. Tastes different to me every time. Sometimes malty, always salty. Now I don't eat bread, so haven't had any in a couple of years.
 
timrb said:
When my wife and I made a trip to Australia we decided that we have to try Vegemite. I slopped some on a piece of toast as thick as I would strawberry jam--OMG--huge mistake. On the other hand, we did discover Victoria Bitter.

Tim
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Yes, this is the classic error. I had an American friend once decide he wanted to try Marmite. Despite my exhortation that it should be sampled as a very thin layer spread upon well-buttered toast, he jammed his pinkie finger into the jar and pulled out a good-sized dollop, which he put into his mouth. I still treasure the memory of his face as the magnitude of his mistake became evident to him.
 
AvNavCom said:
Yes, this is the classic error. I had an American friend once decide he wanted to try Marmite. Despite my exhortation that it should be sampled as a very thin layer spread upon well-buttered toast, he jammed his pinkie finger into the jar and pulled out a good-sized dollop, which he put into his mouth. I still treasure the memory of his face as the magnitude of his mistake became evident to him.
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He thought it was the cultural equivalent of PBJ, the food of the gods.
 
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Australia does have some good beer - can't go wrong with VB, but they also have a few Michelob Ultra equivalents that actually taste like real beer.
 
Sac Arrow said:
Australia does have some good beer - can't go wrong with VB, but they also have a few Michelob Ultra equivalents that actually taste like real beer.
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It's related to the brewing process. For some reason, during the sparge, clockwise flowing drains extract more mash flavor.
 
AvNavCom said:
Yes, this is the classic error. I had an American friend once decide he wanted to try Marmite. Despite my exhortation that it should be sampled as a very thin layer spread upon well-buttered toast, he jammed his pinkie finger into the jar and pulled out a good-sized dollop, which he put into his mouth. I still treasure the memory of his face as the magnitude of his mistake became evident to him.
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timrb said:
When my wife and I made a trip to Australia we decided that we have to try Vegemite. I slopped some on a piece of toast as thick as I would strawberry jam--OMG--huge mistake.
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A waitress in Canberra taught me how to do it.

Toast. Butter the toast. THIN layer of Vegemite on top.
 
Thin as in not like peanut butter.

I just had two slices. This thread had me craving. :D
 
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