The image on the jar shows a marmite ( French: [maʁmit]), a French term for a large, covered earthenware or metal cooking pot. Marmite was originally supplied in earthenware pots but since the 1920s has been sold in glass jars. Marmite's distinctive bulbous jars are supplied to Unilever by the German glass manufacturer Gerresheimer. [4] In Denmark, food safety legislation dictates that foodstuffs that contain added vitamins can only be sold by retailers which have been licensed by the Veterinary and Food Administration. [33] During May 2011, the company that imports the product to Denmark revealed that it was not licensed and had therefore stopped selling the product: this resulted in widespread but inaccurate reports by the British media that Marmite had been banned by the Danish authorities. [34] [35] The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration stated during 2015 that Marmite had not been banned in the country, but that fortified foods need to be tested for safety and approved before they can be marketed in the country. [36] The issue was resolved in 2016, after the completion of a 2014 supplier-requested test. [37] Canada [ edit ] On 2 May 2022, Marmite Truffle was launched and sold exclusively in Sainsburys, along with Marmite 'Dynamite', a chilli-flavoured Marmite spread. The Marmite Truffle was marketed with a variation of the 'Love it Or Hate It' slogan designed to make it sound more sophisticated: "One either loves it or considers it utterly vulgar". [50] See also [ edit ] Her act wasn’t mentioned in the first historical accounts in the 1600s; only in songs which started to appear in the 1620s was there mention of a marmite. But a will in 1676 drawn up by one of her grand-children mentions a “ pot dit de l‘Escalade (…) le tout d‘estain gravé et de la façon de Pierre Royaume, mon aïeul” (“a pot said to be from the Escalade, engraved in the manner of Pierre Royaume, my ancester”). The pot was given to the arsenal in Geneva, where it was on display until the French under Napoleon took it away in 1814, and it vanished from history. Is this the pot that had been thrown? Was there really a pot at all, or was it other things such as stones that were thrown? And who actually did the throwing: Catherine, or a servant?

During 1990, Marmite Limited, which had become a subsidiary of Bovril Limited, was bought by CPC International Inc, which changed its name to Best Foods Inc during 1998. Best Foods Inc subsequently merged with Unilever during 2000, and Marmite is now a trademark owned by Unilever. [12] Similar products [ edit ] AccomoDATA - Marmite". webarchive.loc.gov. Archived from the original on 13 November 2002 . Retrieved 12 August 2005.A happy accident, the Marmite Food Company was founded in 1902 in Burton-on-Trent, after a German scientist discovered brewer’s yeast could be concentrated and bottled, ready for eating. Cath Kidston, appearing on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs programme during April 2010 described her shops as provoking a 'Marmite reaction': "People either love it and want a little bit of it very much, or want to stab us." "Desert Island Discs: Cath Kidston". BBC. 29 April 2010 . Retrieved 29 April 2011. Marmite is rich in B vitamins including thiamin (B 1), riboflavin (B 2), niacin (B 3), and folic acid (B 9). Vitamin B 12 is only available through artificial enrichment; riboflavin and folic acid are added on top of the naturally-occurring amount. The sodium content of the spread is high and has caused concern, although it is the amount per serving rather than the percentage in bulk Marmite that is relevant. The main ingredient of Marmite is yeast extract, which contains a high concentration of glutamic acid. Marmite is not gluten-free, as it is made with wheat, and although it is thoroughly washed, it may contain small quantities of gluten. [28] Celebrity chefs have created signature Marmite-flavored recipes: Nigella Lawson has one for Marmite spaghetti, and Heston Blumenthal has one for Marmite consommé. [22]

Sodium Glutamate: A Safety Assessment" (PDF). Food Standards Australia New Zealand. June 2003 . Retrieved 11 January 2016. Combine the yeast and sugar with a little water in a very large bowl, then pour in a further 4 litres of room-temperature water. Stir in the toasted bread and leave to soak, covered with a clean tea towel or muslin, for 12 hours. Bastian, Hilda (2007). "Lucy Wills (1888–1964): The life and research of an adventurous independent woman". The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. 38 (1): 89–91. PMID 19069045. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008 . Retrieved 21 June 2009. During 2015, Marmite Summer of Love Special Edition featured a flower power-themed label. This special edition's blend had a lighter taste made using 100% lager yeast. [48] The CFIA later specified that these specific items had been seized because they were not the versions that are formulated for sale in Canada and which satisfy all Canadian food regulations. Canadian versions of Marmite and the other products would still be permitted to be sold in Canada. [39] South Africa [ edit ]Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. On 24 January 2014, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency was noted, in a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation story, as preparing to stop the sale of Marmite, as well as Vegemite and Ovaltine, in Canada because they were enriched with vitamins and minerals which were not listed by Canadian food regulations. The agency said the products were not a health hazard. [38] By (13 July 2021). "Worker of the Week: Cyril Callister". Devils Porridge Museum . Retrieved 25 July 2021. with the vitamin B 1 deficiency beriberi being common during World War I, the spread became more popular. [9] British troops during World War I were issued Marmite as part of their rations. [5]

By the 1990s Marmite's distinctive and powerful flavour had earned it as many detractors as it had fans, and it was known for producing a polarised "love/hate" reaction amongst consumers. For many years television advertisements for Marmite featured the song " Low Rider" by the band War with the lyrics changed to the phrase "My Mate, Marmite". Marmite began a "Love it or Hate it" campaign during October 1996, and this resulted in the inventing of the phrase "Marmite effect" or "Marmite reaction" for anything which provoked controversy. [31] On 22 April 2010, Unilever threatened legal action against the British National Party for using a jar of Marmite and the "love it or hate it" slogan in a party political broadcast. [32] Availability worldwide [ edit ] Our Mate– Marmite branded for sale in Australia and New Zealand.Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in. Hodsdon, Amelia (22 April 2010). "How Marmite spread its way through journalism". The Guardian . Retrieved 26 June 2014.