Vegemite - the sequel

[EddMarkStarr]

If someone handed you a bullion cube, and you didn't know better, would you pop into your mouth like a candy?

Vegemite, used like a bullion cube, could season gravy, soups, and stews. Maybe Vegemite needs a second chance outside of Australia.

 

[pigface]

We have marmite and bovril. No need for a runner up.

 

[cityboy-stl]

Vegemite is basically left over brewers yeast. Have you actually tried the stuff? Does it have even the slightest taste or scent of beer? Because even the slightest smell of beer turns my stomach.

 

[EddMarkStarr]

Vegemite is one of those products that I've avoided, even though I'm fascinated by it. Labels in the US say, "yeast extract", and I consider that as a flavor enhancer for a pot of beans or soup stock. That's why when people simply take a spoonful and put it in their mouths it makes no sense to me, but the reactions are funny.

Isn't it strange that beer is worldwide, yet few have looked at the sludge that forms on the bottom as a condiment.

 

[pigface]

Vegemite is basically left over brewers yeast. Have you actually tried the stuff? Does it have even the slightest taste or scent of beer? Because even the slightest smell of beer turns my stomach.

Nothing like beer at all. It's exceptionally salty, but compared to Bovril, very bland. Vegemite has a slight bitter taste that bovril doesn't.
It might be likened to an extremely thick version of soya sauce, but less tasty.

I have had Vegemite that came in a pack of tiny plastic tubs, foil sealed, probably each 15 - 20g, and each with a little plastic spoon - so I assumed certain people buy it to eat it out the tub.

 

[unloadonme]

We have marmite and bovril. No need for a runner up.

Indeed. Vegemite is a poor Australian substitute for Marmite. Marmite too is made from spent brewer's yeast, which explains why it's manufactured in the brewery town of Burton-on-Trent.

 

[pigface]

Marmite, but Pa won't.

 

[pornoboy]

 

[pigface]

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[Peloso]

We have marmite and bovril.

Good God man, call an exterminator!

 

[rareboy]

I have a little jar.

And use it for some Umami in soups and stews.

I love salty things, but even I can't take it on toast on its own. But with some tomato and cheese...pretty yummy.

I've actually used it a couple of times when I got salt depleted from working outside.

 

[unloadonme]

I love salty things, but even I can't take it on toast on its own.

I grew up on toast with Marmite. Love it!

 

[Harke the Boeotarch]

I grew up on toast with Marmite. Love it!

We had it in the eighties. Not sure if you can buy Marmite in The Netherlands. Vegemite I only know from that one pop song.

 

[me203]

I've seen one person on YouTube who uses either Marmine or Vegemite sometimes--I think for stews?--as a flavor enhancer, at least. I can't remember what brand--I think he uses one, but mentions the other will be fine in places it's more readily available.

I've been tempted to try Marmite, but it's something like $8 locally. Not exactly a good match for my "I want to stay frugal!!!!" budget. (Admittedly, it would last a long time...but there is a fear that I'll get it, try, hate it, and have wasted $8. This same fear kept me from trying Better Than Bouillon, until there was a really good sale that occurred at a time when I was feeling a bit less poor than usual.

 

[me203]

The Bovril name brings back memories. I don't know that I've ever seen the stuff even, but I remember seeing some British magazines published (I'm guessing now) 1950s that had ads. It's sort of fun seeing ads like that for products that are common elsewhere but unheard of (or else available, but exotic) here.

 

[unloadonme]

We had it in the eighties. Not sure if you can buy Marmite in The Netherlands. Vegemite I only know from that one pop song.

I'm sure that the last time I was in Amsterdam, the number 2 tram to Centraal Station passed a shop somewhere in the middle of town which sold British food items.

 

[EddMarkStarr]

I've seen one person on YouTube who uses either Marmine or Vegemite sometimes--I think for stews?--as a flavor enhancer, at least. I can't remember what brand--I think he uses one, but mentions the other will be fine in places it's more readily available.

I've been tempted to try Marmite, but it's something like $8 locally. Not exactly a good match for my "I want to stay frugal!!!!" budget. (Admittedly, it would last a long time...but there is a fear that I'll get it, try, hate it, and have wasted $8. This same fear kept me from trying Better Than Bouillon, until there was a really good sale that occurred at a time when I was feeling a bit less poor than usual.

No doubt about it, Better Than Bouillon has made my slow-cooked beans taste great. Now I want to try Vegemite in the same manner.

 

[rareboy]

We also have used BTB...and of course Maggi...but just watch to see if any of this has MSG in it. It it doesn't specify, but says 'Seasonings', then it is rife with MSG and that is what you are introducing into your dish.

 

[Harke the Boeotarch]

I'm sure that the last time I was in Amsterdam, the number 2 tram to Centraal Station passed a shop somewhere in the middle of town which sold British food items.

Also, American ones?

If it is the one I think you mean, it's been taken over by one of those funky sweet stores recently.

There was also a -much better- English store a bit further out from the center, run by a lady from the U.K. that closed when she moved back there.

It had frozen crumpets.

 

[fredroy]

Better Than Bouillon is good stuff. I like Orrington, too. I keep both in the fridge. The BTB stuff is wet, the other cakes into a brick in or out of the fridge and I won't buy any more.

I discovered Knorr's. They have powdered bouillon. Their chicken bouillon is good. So are the tomato and the beef flavors. Doesn't cake up. A bit added to the rice cooker makes a nice change.