Which was first marmite or vegemite

Marmite and Vegemite are both spreads made from brewer's yeast that are often used in place of butter on toast or as a sandwich filling. Given that they are both yeast extracts, surely they should taste the same, right?

Wrong—apparently, there is a distinct difference between the two flavors. And whether you grew up with Marmite or Vegemite will probably determine which you like best. A British favorite, Marmite is a rich, dark-brown, yeasty spread for hot toast, wafer biscuits, a sandwich filling, or even as a hot drink. Marmite lovers will tell you it is good on or in almost anything.

The spread has a dense, salty flavor so it is used sparingly. Marmite is made from yeast extract a by-product of the beer brewing industry and is a rich source of the vitamin B complex. Marmite was invented in the late s by a German scientist named Justus von Liebig when he discovered that leftover brewers' yeast could be concentrated and eaten.

Marmite is so beloved that statistics say that 25 percent of Britons take Marmite with them when traveling out of the country. Marmite has also released a new spread, Marmite XO; it is an aged version of the original and said by some to taste more like the Marmite of their childhood. Vegemite is from Australia though it is also available in the U.

The difference is that vegemite has added flavors—like vegetables and spices—as well as coloring and other additives. Like Marmite it is spread on sandwiches, crackers, and toast; but in Australia, Vegemite is also used as a filling for pastries.

Vegemite was created out of two necessities: one was the fact that World War I disrupted the import of Marmite to Australia, and the other was to find a use for leftover yeast that was being discarded by beer breweries. The creator of Vegemite, Cyril Percy Callister, blended the yeast with salt, onion, and celery extracts, giving it that "vegetable" characteristic.

The original recipe was flavored with salt, spices, vegetable extracts, and celery. Later, they added folic acid, vitamin B12, thiamin B1, niacin B3, and riboflavin B2. In regular doses, B vitamins can help promote healthy cell growth and help your body convert food to energy more efficiently.

Marmite can be enjoyed in several ways, in an omelette , in a cheese toastie , or even in brownies! However, my personal favorite way to eat Marmite is simple—mix it into softened butter and spread it on toast.

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