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Marmite was used to treat malnutrition in Suriya-Mal workers during the 1934 – 5 malaria epidemic in Sri Lanka.
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British Marmite was originally supplied in earthenware pots, but since the 1920s has been sold in glass jars of approximately the same shape.
The product that was to become Marmite was invented in the late 19th century when German scientist Justus von Liebig discovered that brewer's yeast could be concentrated, bottled and eaten.
In 1902 the Marmite Food Extract Company was formed in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England by the Gilmour family, with Marmite as its main product and Burton as the site of the first factory.
In 1990, Marmite Limited — which had become a subsidiary of Bovril Limited — was bought by CPC International Inc, which changed its name to Best Foods Inc in 1998.
Initially, Marmite was popular with vegetarians as a meat-free alternative to beef extract products such as Bovril, which were popular in the late 19th and early 20th century.
By 1912, the discovery of vitamins was a boost for Marmite, as the spread is a rich source of the vitamin B complex ; vitamin B < sub > 12 </ sub > is not naturally found in yeast extract, but is added to Marmite during manufacture.
In the 1930s, Marmite was used by the English scientist Lucy Wills to identify folic acid and its effect in suppressing anaemia.
Vegemite was invented in 1922 by food technologist Cyril P. Callister when, following the disruption of British Marmite imports after World War I, his employer, the Australian company Fred Walker & Co., gave him the task of developing a spread from the used yeast being dumped by breweries.
Faced with growing competition from Marmite, from 1928 to 1935 the product was renamed as " Parwill " to make use of the advertising slogan " Marmite but Parwill ", a convoluted pun on the new name and that of its competitor ; " If Ma might ... then Pa will.
As a child, Rodney was " all snot and Marmite " with a " funny haircut ".
As a teenager, he was vocalist in Leicester rock band the Marmite Sisters.
The volunteers found that there was widespread malnutrition, which they helped fight by making pills of ' Marmite ' yeast extract.
Marmite and used
It can also be used as a flavouring for soups, stews or porridge, or spread on bread, especially toast, rather like Marmite.
Marmite also works well with cheese ( such as in a cheese sandwich ) and has been used as an additional flavouring in Mini Cheddars, a cheese-flavoured biscuit snack.
Similarly, it has been used by Walkers Crisps for a special-edition flavour and has introduced, with local Dorset bakery Fudges, Marmite Biscuits in the UK.
It deserves separate mention that some meat extracts and yeast extracts ( Bovril, Marmite, Vegemite ) contain extremely high levels of tyramine, and should not be used with these medications.
The taste of Twiglets derives from the yeast extract used in its coating, and has been compared to that of Marmite.
Yeast autolysates are used in Vegemite ( Australia ), Marmite, Promite, Oxo ( New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, and Republic of Ireland ), Cenovis ( Switzerland ) and Vitam-R ( Germany ).
Yeast autolysates are used in Vegemite and Promite ( Australia ); Marmite, Bovril and Oxo ( the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and South Africa ); and Cenovis ( Switzerland ).
Savory variations are more common than sweet ( e. g. ketchup or Marmite spread on the bread or used for dipping ).
Promite () is the registered brand name for a dark brown, salty food paste mainly used as a spread on sandwiches and toast similar to the better known Vegemite and Marmite.
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* Marmite, Promite, Vegemite – anything with high Vitamin B content
Marmite and .
Marmite ( ) is the name given to two similar food spreads: the original British version, first produced in the United Kingdom and later South Africa ; and a version produced in New Zealand.
Marmite is made from yeast extract, a by-product of beer brewing.
This is the only produce sold as Marmite in Australasia and the Pacific, whereas elsewhere in the world the British version predominates.
They later began manufacturing Marmite under licence in Christchurch, albeit using a modified version of the original recipe, most notable for its inclusion of sugar and caramel.
New Zealand Marmite is described as having a " weaker " or " less tangy " flavour than the British version.
During World War I British troops were issued with Marmite as part of their rations.
Best Foods Inc subsequently merged with Unilever in 2000, and Marmite is now a trademark owned by Unilever.
There are a number of similar yeast products available in other countries, which are not directly connected to the original Marmite recipe and brand.
Marmite is traditionally eaten as a savoury spread on bread, toast, savoury biscuits ( crackers in US usage ), and other similar baked products.
Marmite can also be made into a winter drink by adding one teaspoon to a mug of hot water much like Bovril.
Starbucks UK has a cheese and Marmite Panini on their menu.
In New Zealand, Sanitarium, the NZ Marmite company, recommends spreading it on bread with potato crisps added to make a " Marmite and Chippie " sandwich.
In Singapore and Malaysia, Marmite is popularly added to plain rice congee to give it a strong, salty flavour.
In 2003, the Absolute Press published Paul Hartley's The Marmite Cookbook, containing recipes and suggestions on how to blend Marmite with other foodstuffs.
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