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I actually like them both....but, there are differences. Both are an acquired taste. Both are salty and savory in flavor. Marmite is more sharp tasting; a bit more tangy with a slightly nutty, bitter aftertaste. It is more intense than Vegemite.
Vegemite, in both flavor and aroma, reminds me more of beef boullion, even though it is vegan with no animal in it. Because it is not as intense, I found that I was spreading more of it on my toast to get the flavor I wanted.

Bottom line:
Though I liked both products, in the end, Marmite edged out Vegemite as my favorite.
If you like sharp or pungent cheese and you enjoy dark beers like porters or stouts, I think you will love Marmite.
I find myself looking forward to my morning coffee with buttered toast and Marmite!

ybe even a little much if you can believe it (which I'm sure you can if you have tried it.) Don't listen to the person who said not to order if you don't know the taste already. For the price it's worth trying as unique taste even if you end up hating it. You will then at least know. And you will have a supply that will last any friends/guests who like it for years to come! :) (kidding - it does expire) Describing the taste is difficult - it has a rich, earthy, and somewhat sweet smell. It's quite salty and almost pure umami. Less is more. Reminiscent of beef stock and/or sauteed chicken livers in some ways. I could see myself ordering a couple of slices of buttered toast with it at a bar with beer. Or with a couple of runny eggs in the morning. Sounds like a plan.

the taste--after all, I'm an adventurous eater! It was not, though, love at first sight. The consistency was gluey and the taste was like a mixture of miso paste and old mushrooms. However, having invested in it, I pressed on. I took the advice of my brother, an experienced marmite eater, and started off with very small quantities, mixed with peanut butter (non-Americans are probably groaning and rolling their eyes at this). At first it was tough to get down even a tiny dollop, but I persevered, encouraged by the obvious "B vitamin rush" I felt after ingesting it. And now, lo and behold, a month later and I'm slathering on larger and larger quantities, and licking the knife clean when I'm done. So it is true that you can acquire a taste for it.

A note: I got both marmite and vegemite. The texture of the marmite is stickier and more difficult to work with, but it has B12 in it, which the vegemite I got doesn't. The taste is similar, although not identical.

first time they tasted it. Most of them never had it again. But there's a small, select group of us that had Marmite once and now can't give up its delicious salty yeasty (almost meaty) goodness. It's somewhere in the same category of flavors as soy sauce or beef broth -- a dark, intense flavor that warms you on overcast days.

Spread it on toast with a little butter. Pro-tip: don't put your knife in the butter after using it on Marmite. You'll never get the Marmite flavor out of your butter otherwise.

he topic. I found it on Amazon and decided to give it a try. I eat it in the morning on my toast with a bit of butter. It is definitely not for everyone. It is salty, savory, and kind of meaty flavor. NEVER and I mean NEVER put more than a thin smear on your toast or you will regret it. I can see the appeal as it satisfies my salty meat craving without having to eat anything heavy. If you like salty savory things then by all means give it a try. Does this make me an honorary Brit?

rning porridge and dinner stew. High in B vitamins, it is a great nutrient boost..

e). My favorite is the traditional thin layer over buttered toast, but I've put some into sauces and soups for extra flavor. Strong stuff, but addictive! Does take a few applications to get used to it. I also went down a great wormhole reading about the history of the many yeast spreads via Wikipedia, etc.

For reference, the thing that I haven't liked about the Vegemite is mostly that there is an off-seeming flavor kind of reminds me of how some plastic smells. Synthetic/distracting.

osite. I love the smell of Marmite which people find offensive. I love the taste of Marmite with butter on toast for breakfast every morning. That's because I grew up in an educated Pakistani household family which of course had many British habits, like eating Marmite and Orange Marmalade. Since I've had Marmite since childhood, I absolutely love it and don't go without it for too long! And I still can't figure out why people either love it or hate this product. It was a normal part of my childhood, a normal staple on the dining table. My son born and raised in the US hates it, wonders why I like it. I just can't explain! Hard to find in stores so very grateful to Amazon that I can order it from here. Thank you Amazon for bringing products that I otherwise would be deprived of....and this keeps my international childhood upbringing with me!

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