# The Marmite Horror **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 5, 2009, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627 "2009-10-05T02:20:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/101 "2009-10-06T20:35:49Z")
> [@Snickers](#): > > Cost Plus World Market used to sell Vegemite in wee round containers, maybe 2"x3" in size, so if you didn’t like it you didn’t feel bad about pitching the whole thing. However, it seems most of the Cost Pluses around here have been closed- not sure if you still have some open in your neck of the woods. > > Oh! And this American can’t stand peanut butter either. I haven’t touched it in years, and that’s a good thing. Ick. There is one in one of the shopping centers near me, but it’s not one I go to very often. If I’m ever there again, I’ll try to remember to pop in and check it out. ---
**Author:** ![Apollyon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/apollyon/32/4238_2.png) [@Apollyon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apollyon)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2009, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/102 "2009-10-06T21:23:55Z")
> [@Telperien](#): > > I endorse the Marmite on buttered toast method, or Marmite on a buttery cracker with cheddar cheese on top. It’s delicious. One of my favourite quick snacks / comfort foods is toast with marmite, topped with thinly sliced cheddar, popped under the oven’s grill for a minute until the cheese is bubbly. 🙂 > [@Mighty\_Girl](#): > > Here in the Dominican Rep. we have our own version of peanut butter. It is salty, a little chunky and sometimes spicy (Scotch bonnet peppers). It is the food of gods. Unfortunately it has been slowly disappearing, substituted by American-style PB. A shame really. Sounds excellent! It’s getting harder here to find PB that doesn’t have added sugar. Gah, I _want_ my PB salty, (and chunky), not sweet. Every damn thing seems to get more sugar added to it. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![TWDuke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e495f1/32.png) [@TWDuke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TWDuke)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2009, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/103 "2009-10-06T21:34:59Z")
That’s a shame. Supermarkets here (Southern California, U.S.A.) always carry one or two brands of peanut butter made from just peanuts and salt – no sugar and no hydrogenated oil. And in addition to the standard smooth and chunky, some brands now offer an “extra chunky” variety. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2009, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/104 "2009-10-06T21:40:45Z")
> [@Martini\_Enfield](#): > > The thing is, my copies of the Lovecraft stories do not have letters missing from things like “God” and “Christ” and the various other Elder God’s names. So it’s not so much a case of “not being prepared to comprehend” as it is “the parody not matching the source material I have available to compare it it”. Bah, I had a whole response to this, but it’s not worth the time. Your assumption was wrong and the OP was excellent. I’ll leave it at that. ---
**Author:** ![Hentzau](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df788c/32.png) [@Hentzau](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentzau)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2009, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/105 "2009-10-06T22:27:09Z")
> [@Belowjob2.0](#): > > Up yours with a rustry crowbar! Sideways. 😛 > > A good Lovecraft parody is a thing of beauty. Oh, be kind to one who has since suffered the humiliation of having his lamentable literary ignorance revealed to all, and for not getting the joke besides. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/106 "2009-10-07T04:09:11Z")
Og help me: I bought some. I had a bad day. I fought with my computer, and fought with myself. My mental insecurities came to the fore; all day I battled inner demons and slid towards a suicidal depression, yet paradoxically I became jumpier. The phone jangled and caused me to leap out of my chair. My work suffered. By evening I was in a state of emotional breakdown; I cancelled my gym appointment and, exhausted, hid from the world and all my failures. Later, I knew I needed to get out of the apartment. It began to rain, the cold dreary rain of autumn. Stumbling along unevenly without an umbrella, I made it to the bus and the all-night Sobey’s. I went in to get pop, hemp seed, frozen fruit, fresh fruit. The usual stuff. But then the thought entered my mind. _What about Marmite?_ I pushed the thought away. But it returned. _What about Marmite?_ In my unstable condition, I gave way easily. I went to the international foods aisle and searched, to no avail. Where was it? I searched again. No Marmite, though I did find licorice-flavoured Mentos from the Netherlands. I put some in my basket and filed the location away for my next salted-licorice run. Then I decided to try the next aisle, among the condiments and sauces. It was there! I put it in my basket before I changed my mind. I’m home now. I’m going to try it. If you don’t hear from me for three days, send the Mounties after me. ---
**Author:** ![Mighty\_Girl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7bcc69/32.png) [@Mighty\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Girl)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/107 "2009-10-07T04:26:19Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > What’s it called? Do you have a recipe? A fusion of marmite, peanut butter, and scotch bonnet peppers sounds just the thing! 🆒 OK, I found it. I am not going to post in my site now because I have to dig up the picture from about 10,000 pictures in my hard drive. You’ll need: [ul] [li]4 cups of roasted, salted peanuts[/li][li]1/4 of a Scotch bonnet pepper (trust me, it’ll be plenty hot, but if you are crazy go for a half).[/li][li]1/4 cup of pure peanut oil[/li][li]Salt[/li][li]Kickass food processor[/li][/ul] [ol] [li]Cut the pepper into tiny pieces and leave in the oil overnight.[/li][li]Mix all the ingredients (minus the salt) in the food processor and blend to desired chunkiness, add a bit more salt if you would like it saltier.[/li][li]Pour into a jar and let it rest in the fridge for a couple of days, this will release more of the oil from the pepper and will also make the peanut oil float, get rid of it and it’s ready to serve.[/li][/ol] We serve it on cassava bread, but I don’t think you’ll find that around there, so just put on some toast. Don’t overdo, use less than the standard American PB. Do not mix with marmite. Edited to add: the name of this version of PB is called Mambá. Nothing to do with snakes. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/108 "2009-10-07T12:19:22Z")
Thanks, **Mighty Girl**! ---
**Author:** ![Telperien](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Telperien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telperien)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/109 "2009-10-07T14:17:02Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > In my unstable condition, I gave way easily. I went to the international foods aisle and searched, to no avail. Where was it? I searched again. No Marmite, though I did find licorice-flavoured Mentos from the Netherlands. I put some in my basket and filed the location away for my next salted-licorice run. > > Then I decided to try the next aisle, among the condiments and sauces. It was there! I put it in my basket before I changed my mind. > > I’m home now. I’m going to try it. If you don’t hear from me for three days, send the Mounties after me. I’m so proud! I hope you like it. ---
**Author:** ![scareyfaerie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scareyfaerie/32/3135_2.png) [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/110 "2009-10-07T15:27:19Z")
As if Marmite wasn’t heavenly enough, my local supermarket stocks all manner of Marmite-related goodies which have all been tried and found to be extremely acceptable. When I found the Marmite-flavoured cheese, I could barely contain my excitement, and it was very difficult to ration myself and make the pack last more than 10 minutes. I know what’s going on my xmas list. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Excellent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f19dbf/32.png) [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/111 "2009-10-07T15:33:33Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > Og help me: I bought some. > > I had a bad day. I fought with my computer, and fought with myself. My mental insecurities came to the fore; all day I battled inner demons and slid towards a suicidal depression, yet paradoxically I became jumpier. The phone jangled and caused me to leap out of my chair. My work suffered. By evening I was in a state of emotional breakdown; I cancelled my gym appointment and, exhausted, hid from the world and all my failures. > > Later, I knew I needed to get out of the apartment. It began to rain, the cold dreary rain of autumn. Stumbling along unevenly without an umbrella, I made it to the bus and the all-night Sobey’s. I went in to get pop, hemp seed, frozen fruit, fresh fruit. The usual stuff. But then the thought entered my mind. > > _What about Marmite?_ > > I pushed the thought away. But it returned. > > _What about Marmite?_ > > In my unstable condition, I gave way easily. I went to the international foods aisle and searched, to no avail. Where was it? I searched again. No Marmite, though I did find licorice-flavoured Mentos from the Netherlands. I put some in my basket and filed the location away for my next salted-licorice run. > > Then I decided to try the next aisle, among the condiments and sauces. It was there! I put it in my basket before I changed my mind. > > I’m home now. I’m going to try it. If you don’t hear from me for three days, send the Mounties after me. Don’t do it, man! For the love of God, don’t do it! For your immortal soul, even if you care nothing for this life, don’t do it! ---
**Author:** ![chowder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@chowder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chowder)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/112 "2009-10-07T15:39:19Z")
> [@ScareyFaerie](#): > > As if Marmite wasn’t heavenly enough, my local supermarket stocks all manner of Marmite-related goodies which have all been tried and found to be extremely acceptable. When I found the Marmite-flavoured cheese, I could barely contain my excitement, and it was very difficult to ration myself and make the pack last more than 10 minutes. > > I know what’s going on my xmas list. They were giving free samples of Marmite flavoured cheese in Tesco last week. 😃 I scarfed down umpteen samples and then, with heart aflutter, I bought some, rushed home and scoffed the lot in _less_ than 10 mins ---
**Author:** ![Caractacus\_Pott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19b73/32.png) [@Caractacus\_Pott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caractacus_Pott)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/113 "2009-10-07T20:59:08Z")
Free samples of Marmite cheese? So THAT was the smell. I thought Tesco were cleaning out the rotted cow butts from the broken meat freezer. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Apollyon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/apollyon/32/4238_2.png) [@Apollyon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apollyon)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/114 "2009-10-07T21:52:10Z")
> [@ScareyFaerie](#): > > When I found the Marmite-flavoured cheese, I could barely contain my excitement, and it was very difficult to ration myself and make the pack last more than 10 minutes. What’s better than Marmite-flavoured cheese? Marmite and cheese flavoured potato chips! 😃 [Bluebird Cheesymite Chips](http://www.shopenzed.com/bluebird-cheesymite-nations-chips-xidp242773.html). ---
**Author:** ![G.Pie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@G.Pie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G.Pie)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/115 "2009-10-07T21:59:41Z")
> [@Martini\_Enfield](#): > > Besides, if you don’t like the stuff, don’t eat it. But it’s not enough just choosing not to eat it. Its very existence troubles me. ---
**Author:** ![otternell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecc23a/32.png) [@otternell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/otternell)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2009, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/116 "2009-10-14T15:35:00Z")
that was brilliant! ---
**Author:** ![Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/malleus_incus_stapes/32/3293_2.png) [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2009, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/117 "2009-10-14T16:04:16Z")
[modest and humble] I’d just like to repeat the Threadspotting tag, because I’m so proud of thinking it up: _That is not spread which may eternal lie._ [/modest and humble] ---
**Author:** ![Irishman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2009, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/118 "2009-10-14T19:37:05Z")
So I read the OP. Then I looked up marmite on Wiki so I’d know what it is. > **[Marmite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmite)** > > Marmite (/ˈmɑːrmaɪt/ MAR-myte) is a British savoury spread based on yeast extract invented by the Marmite Food Company in 1902. It is made from by-products of beer brewing (lees) and is produced by the British company Unilever. Marmite is a vegan source of B vitamins, including supplementary vitamin B12. It is traditionally eaten spread thinly on buttered toast. > Marmite is a sticky dark-brown paste with a distinctive, salty, powerful flavour and heady aroma. This distinctive taste is represen... Yeast extract from beer brewing waste. Yummy. Then, straight after the OP, some of these lines are particularly funny. > [@](#): > > Marmite is made from yeast extract, a by-product of beer brewing, and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans[1]. Suitable _on_ vegetarians and vegans? Suitable for them, because who else would eat that crap? > [@](#): > > This distinctive taste is reflected in the British company’s marketing slogan: _“Love it or hate it.”_ See, they’re aware it’s crap, they’re trying to trick you into thinking some people love it. 😉 > [@](#): > > Sanitarium’s recipe differs somewhat from that of British Marmite, most notably in the addition of sugar and caramel. That’s right, New Zealand’s version has sugar and caramel added. Somebody was trying to find a way to make it palatable. > [@](#): > > (The spread had been a standard vitamin supplement for British-based German POWs during the Second World War.) New slogan: “Suitable for POWs.” 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2009, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/119 "2009-10-14T20:13:50Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > First, awesome post! > This ties in with my One Nasty Food theory… > > So far I’ve identified: > -British: Marmite > -Australians: Vegemite > -Americans: peanut butter with sweet things (e.g., PB&J, PB&B), especially presweetened varieties like Skippy > -Koreans: Kim Chi > -Japanese: Uni > > I’m sure they exist for other cultures also: the ONF theory says every culture has one. Let’s add a few: Quebec: poutine. Netherlands: salted licorice. I’ll add English-speaking Canada to the list for peanut butter. ---
**Author:** ![BestWifeEver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/838e76/32.png) [@BestWifeEver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BestWifeEver)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2009, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627/120 "2009-10-15T03:19:55Z")
1. Excellent OP, I was thoroughly entertained 🙂 2. Never tried marmite or Vegemite but am willing to try anything once. There is a World Market in my town so what the heck? (I like the idea of topping it with chedder cheese!) 3. As an American, I have not heard of scrapple but I have heard of head cheese from reading the Laura Ingals Wilder books. Isn’t it like a gelatinized pig’s head or something? 4. This spicy peanutbutter thing intrigues me. But hubby and I had a near-ER visit experience this past weekend when we mistook Scotch Bonnots for sweet peppers…:smack::eek::smack::eek: I think we’ll be giving those little orange packets of evil fire a wide berth from now on [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627.md?page=7)