Marmite, Vegemite, Natex, Meridian... (yeast extracts)

[mahesh_mehta]

Is Marmite 100% Vegan? Does anyone have any suggestions on other Sandwich spreads?

[Korn]

Does anyone have any suggestions on other Sandwich spreads?
Link: Favourite vegan sandwich filling / bread spread? (http://www.veganforum.com/forums/showthread.php?532-Favourite-vegan-sandwich-filling-bread-spread)


;-)

[Mymblesdaughter]

Hi Risker

How did you know you were taking to much? Was it just because of a blood test or did it effect you in some way?

I have no idea how much I get as I just rely on supplements in soya milk and margarine. I eat both daily so hope I'm getting about the right amount.

[Risker]

Hi Risker

How did you know you were taking to much? Was it just because of a blood test or did it effect you in some way?


Yup, blood test. Fortunately the consequences and treatment for having too much seem to be a lot nicer than having too little. I was just told to stop taking supplements for a week and then reduce the amount I supplemented by after that.

[harpy]

OK I know I'm the only person in the entire universe that likes Natex, but has anyone noticed it in the shops recently, please?

Our local H&B said it's been "delisted" but couldn't say if that meant discontinued or just not stocked by them. OH appears to have located some on Amazon, of all places, but presumably that could be an end-of-line type of thing. Hope not, as it's the only low-salt one that I'm aware of.

[Risker]

I like it! Goodness Direct (http://www.goodnessdirect.co.uk/cgi-local/frameset/detail/600207_Natex_Original_Yeast_Extract_225g.html) has some. Suma just has the low-salt one which isn't a good sign with regards to the full salt ones availability. There's some original flavour on Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Natex-Extract-Original-Savoury-Spread/dp/B0050OI0LW) too, but it ain't cheap! There's quite a few places selling it if you search using google shopping but they're all expensive with shipping included.

EDIT: Infinity Foods (wholesale) has some.

[Jara]

OK I know I'm the only person in the entire universe that likes Natex, but has anyone noticed it in the shops recently, please?

Our local H&B said it's been "delisted" but couldn't say if that meant discontinued or just not stocked by them. OH appears to have located some on Amazon, of all places, but presumably that could be an end-of-line type of thing. Hope not, as it's the only low-salt one that I'm aware of.




I like it too. I find it in Healthy Pulses, don't know whether there are more shops all over the uk or not.

[harpy]

Thanks Risker and Jara.

I think OH has ordered some of the expensive stuff online to keep us going but will have to try some of the other healthfood shops round here. Never heard of that one, Jara, is it nice?

[Jara]

Don't understand, sorry for my english. Healthy pulses is a shop. You mean if the shop is nice? Yes, I like it a lot, the problem for me it has lots of stuff for growing muscles and this kind of things that I'm not interested in.

http://www.healthypulses.co.uk/

[harpy]

Yes, that's what I meant, sorry for not expressing it clearly. I agree it's annoying when they devote space to body-building stuff instead of vegan food!

[finnjax]

Meridian do a no added salt one(if you need a low salt yeast extract)...it takes a bit of getting used to if you've been on the full-salt one, I prefer it now. My local H&B had it until recently and you can order it from Revital online in the UK.
I used to like Natex but I could find any info on if it was vegan or not.

[harpy]

Thanks, I think I've had the Meridian one in the past and quite liked it (ETA though obviously forgot it was low in salt) so I will see if I can find that.

Various online shops etc list Natex as vegan e.g. http://www.realfoods.co.uk/product/7338/natex-yeast-extract-low-salt-225g http://www.kintrafoods.com.au/natex.htm (is that last one the manufacturers?) I can't remember whether I ever wrote and asked. (ETA the empty jar says "no animal ingredients" though I admit that can be open to interpretation.)

As you say once you're used to a low-salt one the others don't taste right, and most people can do with less salt in their diets.

[Firestorm]

Natural grocery has Essential (http://www.naturalgrocery.co.uk/Grocery/condiments-spreads/Essential-Vitam-R-Yeast-Extract-125g) yeast extract, I've never tried it but it appears quite low in salt (about 4%), they also appear to have Natex (http://www.naturalgrocery.co.uk/vegetarian/Natex-Yeast-Extract-Reduced-Salt-Savoury-Spread) in stock.

Also Sainsburys (http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/groceries/shopping/details/product_detail.jsp?bmUID=1348260740273&NEW_NAVIGATOR%3C%3Elevel_0_id=0&NEW_NAVIGATOR%3C%3Elevel_1_id=1&NEW_NAVIGATOR%3C%3Elevel_2_id=2534374310870951&NEW_NAVIGATOR%3C%3Elevel_3_id=2534374311371435&NEW_NAVIGATOR%3C%3Elevel_4_id=2534374310877593&NEW_NAVIGATOR%3C%3Elevel_5_id=1689949390026045&GENERIC_EVENT%3C%3Egeneric_text_1=RESULT_SEARCH_CL ICK&GENERIC_EVENT%3C%3Egeneric_text_2=yeast&GENERIC_EVENT%3C%3Egeneric_number_2=84552445989403 7&GENERIC_EVENT%3C%3Egeneric_text_3=yeast&bmForm=log_generic_event) does a reduced salt yeast extract which is vegan (I emailed to find out)

[harpy]

Thanks, Firestorm - the Sainsbury's one could be the answer then, though will have to force other half to go in there as our one gives me the heeby-jeebies :)

I have had a really nice one in Germany that has herbs and stuff added. Am going soon so might have to take an extra suitcase.

[phoenix rising]

Have heard that in the large-scale production of yeast extract hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide are used to crack yeast cells, not sure what the health consequences are but it doesn't sound very appetising!

Am thinking of giving Essential Vitam-R a try, which is made using natural enzymes in the yeast. Just wondering if anyone here has tried it? I used to be a stalwart marmite fan but of late am finding it a bit chemically tasting and salty these days so looking for an alternative (also don't want to be supporting Unilever)

[phoenix rising]

Hi everyone, just thought I'd give an update now we've tried the Essential Vitam-R.

It had a much lighter, nuttier flavour than Marmite and was noticeably less salty. We didn't immediately think mmm! but may be an acquired taste so will keep trying (esp as we have a whole jar to get through!). A bit disappointed that it contains no Vitamin B12 (bought online so couldn't check the label beforehand).

[sixesmum]

Love, love, love it! But I was born and raised in England! :) Use it on bread and butter and also to make gravy!

[Blueberries]

Got a 500ml jar of Marmite brought over from home... everything I cook now has Marmite in it! :p