flood, they are indeed both spreads – I linked to a site on vegemite above, and marmite is a similar (although different) yeast spread product.
And lest anyone not know my yeast spread preferences, I strongly prefer vegemite.
The difference between the two being that marmite is an extract from yeast grown on beef broth, whereas vegemite uses yeast grown on veggie broth.
I don’t know how to describe the taste of either. They are both good, though marmite is better. 
I bought a jar of Vegemite once, to see what it was like. I opened it – and it looked and smelled EXACTLY like my cat’s hairball medicine.
Except even the cat wouldn’t eat it.
flood, if you do ever get the chance and/or desire to try them, it’s best to use them sparingly. I think that some of the adverse reactions (errr… that’s as in “dislike”, not as in “hives”) that newcomers have to them is from slathering them on like peanut butter. Not a good plan for a novice.
And for the record… Marmite is a foodstuff… Vegemite is better used as axle grease.
Hmmm. This is quite interesting.
I went to a newly-opened whole food-type store today and bought a jar of Vegemite. I’ve got some Marmite in the cupboard and I like it quite a lot. But I was not aware of the controversy surrounding said products.
I think some experimentation is in order.
Vegemite - food of the God’s
That’s not fair! You can’t just leave a sentence like that!! I’m actually reading this thread in a meeting, and yet I’m compelled to respond. The “food of the God’s” WHAT?!? I’ve totally lost the thread of the meeting now (which is in a language I don’t understand anyway, so that wasn’t very difficult). :mad:
Flashy gits… what’s wrong with good old Bovril?
Mmmm bovril doorsteps with orange cheddar…
You misguided twerp.
What is this “Boe Vril” of which you speak? Iteki elaborate. What is its availability in the US what with “angered bovine disease” and all?
Enemies.
“Whom the gods destroy, they first make mad”, quoth Euripides, but to make them mad the gods first fed them Vegemite.
I can’t even read the word Vegemite without getting a case of the creeping gag reflex.
Urg. Worst, most foul tasting substance I ever mistakenly put in my mouth.
:sigh: I just don’t know what’s wrong with you people! Vegemite is tasty!
I’m a marmite lad through and through. Besides, I never eat any invented by a chemist.
It just leaves more for you and me, Johnny!
Next: My love affair with the combination of fresh strawberries, powdered sugar, and balsamic vinegar! It’s goooooood!
I think you two had better share. 
Yeah, it’s OK in a pinch… above comments about madness notwithstanding.
I’ve happily munched on a Vegemite sandwich or three in my time, but grew up with Marmite as a staple part of breakfast.
For some reason I’ve always associated Vegemite with Oz (which is right), and Marmite with NZ (which is wrong – it’s british), though both are very popular here.
Oh… drool Marmite and butter on piping hot Vogels toast… (Haven’t seen bread by that name in the US, but I’m sure something similar would be available – totally wholegrain with a rather open “cratered” texture to the bread… a bit like an english muffin, and a bit like a crumpet… if you can imagine that in wholegrain). Haven’t tried Vegemite like that, but if you’re a big V fan, and can’t have muffins you might find some similarly acceptable grain-loaf locally.
Quite obviously, you have yet to taste double salted Danish licorice. [yum]
Zenster
(Who has jars of both Vegemite and Marmite in his kitchen.)
Marmite is the growing up spread you never grow out of. I’m living in Canada now and it is very expensive as is Vegemite and Bovril. I ask my family to send me some for birthdays and Christmas mmmmm.
For some reason I can’t find any true Canadians who enjoy it.
Weird
Am I the only one reading the menu on the Ye Olde King’s Head website Johnny L.A. linked to and totally drooling?
I’d pay $1000 dollars for a jar of Vegemite if I could have a breakfast like that!
And on the Vegemite and Marmite… My best friend’s Mom puts a tablespoon of either into her beef stews to give them a richer flavour. It really works well; I could really tell the difference when she left it out.
And on toast? I’m definately a Vegemite girl… Vegemite on toast with a slice of cheese… Mmmm…