hlminx 301 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Guys... had a bit of a find at a supermarket in Pretoria (SA) .. Cheese Marmite!! For those of us that love the black stuff, I thought I would share the love. Got 4 jars of the stuff in my case fir the trip home. I wonder if there are any other 'variations' out there?? Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Wow what a great find! The only variation I have seen is Marmite XO Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Eurgh! Link to post Share on other sites
flybytes 34 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Rob, Concisely said, don't know which is worse - Marmite or American grits? Ray. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Steph, Quite by accident, I found a small (125 g) jar of the normal Marmite labeled "Baby One", apparently playing off one of the commercials where they are looking for "neglected and abandoned" jars and find "...a baby one...". There's a photo in this thread... http://forum.mutleyshangar.com/index.php/topic/12527-dont-mess-with-my-marmite/ Link to post Share on other sites
hifly 925 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Now listen here all you Marmite ittes, if you like a good thing how about V8, the vegetable juice not something under the bonnet or hood. V8 has the consistency of tomato juice but contains tomato, carrot, celery, beetroot, parsley, lettuce, watercress and spinach juice. It is delicious and a small glass gives you one of your five daily portions of fruit & veg. I could drink a carton in one go. Added to vodka it make a good Veggie Mary. Just thought I'd share this with you as I know you all discerning folk who appreciate good things. Warning. It is a little expensive and quite addictive. Enjoy Link to post Share on other sites
hlminx 301 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 The cheesy marmite is quite subtle but has that all important twang... already had a couple of mates asking me to get them a jar so will have to get to another supermarket tomorrow! @ Ray : never had the pleasure (or displeasure) of trying grits, but if its anything like the name i might need convincing @ John A : I love the 'baby one' ad.. great bit of mmmmmmarketing @ Geoff : Might give that a go when I get home... been missing out on my 5 per day since I got out here Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I found the cheesy Marmite for sale on the interweb, so I should be having my first taste in a few days time. Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Can't stand that stuff. There is a place in newhaven , Sussex that is a South African food importer and I believe they can get it. http://www.biltong.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites
hlminx 301 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Whoever came up with the "love it or hate it" slogan was bang on.. @ John G : hope its a big jar...once I got through my first few spoonfuls, I was trying it with everything (including chips!) Let us know the verdict Link to post Share on other sites
Jess-b 420 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Dear god, that has to be the most disgusting product I've ever seen. Yuk! Link to post Share on other sites
hifly 925 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Careful what you say about Marmite Jess, it has a lot of fans here. It's never too late to try a V8 enjoy it while you av8. Link to post Share on other sites
Seasmoke 1 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Down here a coupla miles north of Antarctica the colonials (oops....edit) , sorry locals, have a "Marmite" made by Sanatorium ! Or made in a sanatorium, I am unclear on that. I pay for all my FSX and FTX downloads by conducting blind tastings with a third culinary tragedy known as Vegimite as some error in the gene pool makes folk here unable to taste the difference between the three. At $10 a bet it is a sound secondary income. (not to be taken seriously) Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 And I thought Americans had strange appetites! Seems Aussies are just as bad! Link to post Share on other sites
Quantum 3 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Cheese Marmite? Dear God, we're done for............ we really must have been born sinners for cheese marmite to have landed in the world!! Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 What follows is a mini-review of Marmite Cheese Spread. Arrival and unpacking. The jar of Marmite Cheese Spread arrived in the post this morning. It came wrapped in brown paper and unboxed, but despite this was well protected from damage by layers of bubble wrap and news paper. The wrapped item had the look of a well padded tennis ball wrapped on brown paper. Unwrapping was difficult to achieve with bare hands and so some scissors were required to release the jar from its bonds. Once unwrapped, and despite it being posted from Norwich the UK, it was obvious that the jar had originated in South Africa. The sender was www.outofafricatradingpost.co.uk, and the rear label boasted “Product of South Africa”. Closer examination revealed the manufacture to be Bokomo Foods, a division of Pioneer Foods (PTY) Ltd. Marmite is a Unilever produce, and nowhere on the jar was this company mentioned. This closer examination also revealed that the jar is not the same shape as a standard Marmite jar, being longer in the neck. , being longer in the neck. His is illustrated in the photo below: Unscrewing the lid Unscrewing the lid provided the rather surprising first view of this toast add-on. The lid is identical to that of a standard Marmite jar, but perhaps a shade darker yellow, it is what lay below that provided the surprise. As you can see from the photo below, the contents was not the familiar black-brown gloop we all know and love (or hate), but what appeared to be a gloop of what I can only describe as lite-shite in colour. Contents examination A teaspoon full of the lite-shite gloop was carefully removed and examined. It was clear from the outset that this was nowhere near the same as conventional Marmite. The photo below illustrates the thicker consistency of Marmite cheese spread. As you can see the dollop (as it is officially known as in the Marmite world) sits up on the spoon, and even after resting for two minutes, shows no sign of running whatsoever. Indeed there are even signs of tearing on the front top of the dollop, such as you would expect of smooth peanut butter. However, Marmite cheese spread is smoother than peanut butter and is closer to a dense cream cheese in its consistency, it spreads well (tested on a pitta bread) and installs easily on to bread. Please note that I was unable to do a full on Marmite on toast test as I had run out of toastable bread. Flight Test “Wots it like?” I hear those of you who have stayed thus far with this narrative. Well the first impression on the runway is one of Marmite. However, a processed “cheese burger” cheese flavour comes bubbling up on takeoff and makes its self known, so not the best flight model. At the finish, taxing into the stand, one is left with a taste of gentle Marmite softened by processed cheese. Note that this product’s label carries a warning that it should be eaten within 14 days of opening so I suspect users will experience early boredom with this toast add-on, almost certainly due to the poor cheese implementation. Pure Marmite carries no such warning and i know there are a lot of Marmite users who have never tired with that particular toast add-on. Summary Points for: A good introduction to Marmite for younger kids that are already into cheese triangles Ideal for those who like the Marmite flavour but are not ready to main line pure Marmite yet Points against: Uncertain pedigree (Piracy?) Developer could have spent more on the colour scheme Poor implementation of cheese flavour Limited shelf life. Mutleys hanger score 6/10 Link to post Share on other sites
Quantum 3 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I was just sick in my mouth a bit there, on seeing Pic 2 of the actual 'gunge' itself! Link to post Share on other sites
hifly 925 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 An excellent review John, just one question. Does it gum up the keys when landing (Marmite side down) on the keyboard? Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I was just sick in my mouth a bit there, on seeing Pic 2 of the actual 'gunge' itself! I'm with Dean there, I was on my way to the bucket for a moment. You cannot mess with the 'mite, it's sacrilege, a travesty Enjoyed the review though John, have you done this sort of thing before? Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 @ Geoff I tried the V8, I have only downed one carton (In 200ml doses) and still trying to suppress the gag reflex! Seriously though, it's going to stay on my diet as it is doing me good and hopefully, with other diet changes and exercise will help control blood sugar levels Cheers... Joe Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 An excellent review John, just one question. Does it gum up the keys when landing (Marmite side down) on the keyboard? I haven't done a keyboard test I am afraid. I suspect that the "oh bugger" impact will be less than that of pure Marmite as it hasn't got that treacly consistency and the adhering capability of the real thing. As an update on my review, I have completed a full "on toast" test and have come up with a couple more interesting findings: It spreads well on toast and overall flavour is better when fully integrated with a slice. If you eat a third of a jar at one sitting during testing, you will feel slightly sick. J. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Great review, John. I love the real-deal Marmite, to the extent that I am now buying it on Amazon in larger quantities and at lower prices than I can get locally. Though I love cheese, I think I'm going to pass on the cheezy stuff. RE V8: It's OK. It's common here and I've had it many times. It's best VERY cold but I can detect a slight taste of celery, which I detest so don't go out of my way to get it. Regular tomato juice with a dash of Worcestershire is better. John Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 John, with you about drinking V8 ice cold with the Lea & Perrins, already my best of the worst case scenario. 150ml of V8 is one of my 5 a day I am sure the tomato juice on its own couldn't tick that box. Joe Link to post Share on other sites
hifly 925 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Marmite ingredients: Chopped marmoset and crushed termites. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Mmmm ... loads of protein Link to post Share on other sites
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