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"Large jar"...now ya talking my language emmap!!:p I spread my Vegemite on waaay more than is strictly neccessary, but I like it that way:D
This meridian stuff, I'm definitely gonna check it out. It's probably been sitting right there in my local healthfood shop staring at me for years but the patriot in me always heads straight for the mighty 'mite without seeing what else is on offer:D
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i like Meridian yeast extract, i haven't had Vegemite since my aunt brought some over from Oz, back in the days when you couldn't get Vegemite here ;) i don't think i liked it particularly.
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Maybe your tastebuds will be older and wiser now?:p Shall I bring a nice big jar of it to the bristol fayre and force feed you til you grow to love it?;) (Hey, just doing my bit for the Aussie economy!!)....But in seriousness, this meridian stuff is getting good press ere, so i will hunt it down on my next shop:)
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I like the Meridian stuff (and also Community, though I haven't seen that in a while. Both very similar), but I think they're both thicker and can be a bit grainier than Marmite. I also think that all of those are less sweet than Vegemite.
I have only tried Vegemite a couple of times, it was a bit mild and sweet for my liking, sort of like Gouda to Marmite's mature Cheddar, if I may be allowed to make an unvegan comparison? :)
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Re: Marmite - love it or hate it ?
"Marmite" is the greatest thing ever *she says munching on a crisp bread with marmite thickly spread*.
When I was little my Mum made us "marmite dominos". White bread marmite sandwich, cut into little domino shapes with splodges of marmite for the dots :D
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I used to, but since it's made by Unilever I don't eat it. And I don't like any of the non-animal tested multinational corporate b*stard versions :(
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When I was little my Mum made us "marmite dominos". White bread marmite sandwich, cut into little domino shapes with splodges of marmite for the dots :D
Surely it should be thickly spread marmite with spaces for the dots? :D
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I loooove it. I have one jar in my cupboard at work, and one in my cupbard at home for when the cravings are needed.
Quite liking the sound of that Vegcurry, might have to give it a whirl sometime :)
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I loooove it. I have one jar in my cupboard at work, and one in my cupbard at home for when the cravings are needed.
Me too :D
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Re: Marmite, Vegemite, Natex, Meridian etc yeast extract - love it or hate it ?
Nope, I tried the Natrex and it's not like marmite at all - absolutely vile:mad:
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Mmmmmmm vegemite... I have a friend with family in Sydney who brings me a big jar every year!
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I love all of them, mostly use the supermarket own brand yeast extracts (*suspects that they are really marmite though :rolleyes: *)
Dog loves marmite sarnies, too :)
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I've just bought the Natex and think it is absolutely foul. I can't face trying it again and now have a jar of it sat in my cupboard!!
Monday x
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Re: Marmite, Vegemite, Natex, Meridian etc yeast extract - love it or hate it ?
It is very strong and definitely an acquired taste. I mostly use it in cooking.
It makes lovely gravy or stock, so you could use it up that way.
I stir half a teaspoon into half a pint of Applefords reduced salt gravy as I'm cooking it. It makes it much richer and meatier. (I also add in sage, marjoram, onions or onion powder, basil, parsley, and a dash of vegetable oil). That makes the best vegan gravy ever!
I use it in making cheeze sauce, too.
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It is very strong and definitely an acquired taste. I mostly use it in cooking.
It makes lovely gravy or stock, so you could use it up that way.
I stir half a teaspoon into half a pint of Applefords reduced salt gravy as I'm cooking it. It makes it much richer and meatier. (I also add in sage, marjoram, onions or onion powder, basil, parsley, and a dash of vegetable oil). That makes the best vegan gravy ever!
I use it in making cheeze sauce, too.
Ooh, Pob, YUM! If you should open a restaurant please make sure I'm first to know!! Making me hungry at this hour?!:p
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I friend of mine proudly presented me with some Natex when I went over to visit one day. She was so pleased that she could offer me something to eat, I didn't have the heart to tell her I couldn't stand the stuff! :o Anyway, several visits later and I actually acquired a taste for it. It's definately not marmite, but I guess it's healthy, lower in salt and more vegan friendly :)
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What exactly does marmite taste like? I'm curious and plan on buying some soon, but is it like British miso or what? I imagine it to be similar to miso, so I was wondering what everyone else here had to say ab the taste of marmite as compared to that of miso's.
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Twiglets are marmite flavoured (but not vegan). So if you've ever had them....
It's quite meaty and salty, and leaves a taste like very ripe cheese in your mouth. That's the best way I can describe it.
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Mmm well in that case it sounds perfect for sandwiches, although I am a little concerned about the MSG issue.
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Meridian recalls Marmite taste wise, minus the Unilever connections of course. However both are very high in salt so Natex "salt reduced" tastes entirely different and isn't as moreish.
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Aren't miso and soy sauce full of msg, too? I think in most things like that the proteins are split into the sodium salts of the constituent amino acids.
You only use a tiny amount of yeast extract at a time, so I wouldn't think it was a huge issue. Tomatoes are natural sources of free glutamate, and although much lower in concentration, the serving size is much larger.
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They are (miso and soy sauce) but I avoid them, mostly because of the high sodium content. But I did purchase my first jar of marmite at the Whole Foods where I work and I liked the taste alot ... mmmm dots on toast. But I'll probably eat it very sparingly now and then, yummy as it is.
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Hmm...i don't know, I've never tried it but it looks and sounds horrible. Black jelly on toast? I should try it but it seems like a definite acquired taste.
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I used to love Marmite but stopped buying it when I found out it was made by Unilever, as already pointed out. I now eat Vegemite which is made by Kraft - does anyone know if that is ok? I really like it. I have tried Natex but I found it absolutely disgusting and couldn't get used to the taste.
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Kraft are dodgy too. Very big on GMO.
Get the Meridian one. It's available from health food shops and is much closer to Marmite and Vegemite. The Natex one is best for using in cooking for making a rich gravy.
Meridian make a lot of vegan foods (mostly labelled), and are a much better to company to support in my opinion.
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Thanks - I will look out for it in Holland & Barrett.
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i've not seen the meridian one. i love marmite and vegemite but refuse to buy them due to their makers. however my jar of natex is sitting in the cupboard only coming out for stews and casseroles, as, as others have said, it is foul :)
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Does anyone know if I will be able to get Meridian yeast extract at the Vegan Festival?
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Probably not at the festival itself, but if you're out and about in London there are a million healthfoody shops that will sell it :)
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Me and Corum were torn because marmite is our only source of vit B12 as we don't eat/drink fortified foods but marmite is *spit, cough* Unilever.
Problem solved - we went to Morrisons this evening and bought their own brand yeast extract - it is a tad more yeasty than marmite but quite yummy and vegan - hurray! :):cool:
I'm sure it must be new because I've never seen it before and it's quite cheap too.
We tried natex - even the cat wouldn't touch it and Smoky will eat anything!!!
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Been using supermarket own brand yeast extract in a lot of stocks and soups and in the water used for boiling veg recently. Only a teaspoon or two, but I recommend it, adds a little bit of flavour :)
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I do like yeast extract - was using Vegimite until I read this thread - own brand stuff it is then!
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Excuse my ignorance, but what's wrong with Unilever?
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They test chemicals on animals:mad:
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Damn!
I'll have to research that, thanks.
(I just got back from visiting my grandparents in Luton :D)
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BIG UP THE LUTON MASSIVE! Where abouts (area wise) did you visit!?
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Well my grandparents live in Bedford, but we did some shopping in Luton.
George Street possibly?!
Sorry dunno exactly.
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I live about 100metres from there! Awesome!
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