Vegemite vs Marmite
Vegemite and Marmite are both yeast extracts with some differences between them. Vegemite has a saltier taste, while Marmite is less salty. Both products use caramel for dark coloring and are popular in their respective regions. They can be used to make delicious and healthy toast and offer nutritional benefits.
Key Takeaways
- Marmite is a yeast extract spread introduced in 1902 by Justus von Liebig, with ingredients including yeast extract, salt, vegetable extract, spice extracts, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, folic acid, celery extract, and Vitamin B12. It comes in British and New Zealand versions that are produced by Unilever Company and the Sanitarium Health Food Company, respectively.
- Vegemite is a yeast extract spread popular in Australia, made by Kraft General Foods NZ Ltd and Kraft Foods Ltd in Melbourne. Its ingredients include yeast extract, salt, caramel, malt extract, and natural flavor. Vegemite is also rich in vitamin B.
- While both Marmite and Vegemite are yeast extract spreads used for toast, they have differences in texture and taste, as well as their place of origin, brands, and ingredients. Marmite originated in Britain and Vegemite in Australia. Marmite has more energy, folic acid, and sugar per serve than Vegemite.
