Marmite

Marmite /ˈmɑːmaɪt/ is a British savoury spread made from yeast extract, a by-product of beer brewing.

It is a sticky, dark brown paste with a distinctive, powerful taste that polarises consumer opinion. This is reflected in the company's marketing slogan: "Love it or hate it". It is similar to the Australian Vegemite and Swiss Cenovis, and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans, while Bovril is not. There is also an Australian version of "Marmite", although this uses a different recipe, and has a much stronger flavour that is comparatively sweet.

The image on the front of the British jar shows a marmite (French, "large covered earthenware or metal cooking pot"). The British Marmite was originally supplied in earthenware pots, but has long been sold in glass jars that approximate the shape of such pots. A thinner version in squeezable plastic jars was introduced in March 2006.