Vegemite (220 gram)

I impulse-purchased a jar of Marmite at World Market some time back and I loved it, but it's been gone for a while. After hearing Men at Work singing about a vegemite sandwich in "Land Down Under" the other day, I decided I should order some Vegemite to compare the two.My jar arrived in perfect condition, with seven months to go on the best-by date. This stuff is one of those things that's fine in the cupboard for a long time after that date, no refrigeration needed (but I suppose it can't hurt). It's genuine made-in-Australia Vegemite. imported and distributed by an Irish company, and made by a company with the address of "1 Vegemite Way" in Melbourne, Australia.I'm going to have to also order a new jar of Marmite, because it's been long enough since I've had it that I can't make a final decision on the age-old question of which is the better, Marmite or Vegemite. I think they're so close that it really doesn't matter. No offense to my British or Aussie friends who have stronger opinions in this subject.Vegemite is darker in color (very dark brown) and has a texture like super creamy peanut butter, where Marmite is more gooey (imagine the thickest honey ever) and a slight bit lighter in color (very dark amber).The flavor of Vegemite holds it own easily compared to my experience with Marmite. It hits like a ton of bricks, just like Marmite did. The aftertaste is epic and mellows on the palate over time, making you want another taste. It's so good, and it just feels, tastes, and seems pure and good for you, which it is in moderation, due to sodium content.The best way I can describe the flavor to someone who's never had either one is rich, savory, salty, and meaty, like the best beef bouillon ever, even though both products are fully vegan as far as I know.For now I'm just going to say that Vegemite and Marmite are very close to each other in flavor and overall experience. If you like either one, you'll like both.Either one will be great on toast, bread, crackers, sandwiches, just a tiny dab (don't dip) on fresh veggies, or by adding a slight (!) spoonful to soups, stews, gravy, pasta sauces, during the pasta boil, stroganoff, alfredo sauce, sparingly in salads (mix it with the dressing), or pretty much any other savory or umami dish. No matter how you enjoy it, a little goes a long way. Always remember that. This stuff is pure flavor.It's good straight out of the jar too. Just a pea-sized amount (no more than that because it's powerful) on the tip of a spoon and you're in Flavor Town, baby. (Copyright Guy Fieri)Vegemite, Marmite, or preferably both, are something everyone should try, and should always have in the cupboard for cooking and general use.Try it, you'll like it. Most people seem to. It's the flavor.UPDATE/EDIT: So I got a new jar of Marmite so I could compare. The Vegemite wins the overall competition, and that surprises me. Flavor, texture, smell, all go to Veg over Marm. Marmite has a tanginess that Vegemite doesn't, and I like the flavor of Vegemite better. It's deeper and more intense. As far as texture, the peanut butter texture of Vegemite is easier and less messy to handle than the gooey, honey-like texture of Marmite. The Vegemite also feels better on the tongue when tasted off a spoon. Smell: Vegemite has a deeper, "meatier" aroma than Marmite. Marmite carries the tanginess of its flavor over into the aroma, and its aroma is not as prominent as Vegemite's.Overall, Marmite is good but Vegemite is better, in my opinion. Your mileage may vary. I won't turn down either one, but if you have both, I'll have the Vegemite.

So Vegemite. How to explain this.... My Aussie friend has been egging me on to try it for years. We met online in the realm of Moonguard on World of Warcraft where all the best role play happens. He was a dwarf. I was a mage, which is like a wizard for all of you non-geeks. Our friendship and the memories of all our epic adventures will last for generations. There were two moments in our history that tested the strength of our bond. The first was a role play technicality where another mage who was the principal of our little magic school guild forgot to say that his desk was magically sealed and locked down so that we weren't supposed to be able to break into it. Classic DM error, which led to us role playing for three hours on non-cannon storytime and ended in tears. The principal mage refused to divulge the secrets within even though my Dwarven friend successfully got the drawer open. The guild fell apart that day. And no one spoke to each other for a good while. But Vegemite worked it's own magic in our hearts and my Aussie friend and I patched our bond up and continued our adventures together. The second time our bond was tested happened not very long after when I noticed my friend went MIA for a good week without notice. My heart beat faster. My mind was occupied by what-ifs and oh-dears, and anxiety ruled those days with the possibility my friend may never return to our online community. But I wouldn't be posting about Vegemite today if that were the case. It turned out my Aussie friend had been hit by a car. He lived to tell the tale and ever since then, he became one of my best friends. One day, I asked him, "So what's one thing that you have in Australia that us Americans don't have?" Immediately and without hesitation, he replied "Vegemite." I mean, the first thing that came to my mind was vegetables and termites. But luckily, it's not as bad as it sounds. My friend offered to send it to me from his continent but my husband said "Whoa, whoa, whoa. How do you know this guy? He's from the internet. Don't give out our address to some possible crazy person that might travel here to do who knows what." Even though my friend and I were very great friends, I realized that I only know him as an intellectually superior dwarf with the ability to create the best story-arcs. And he only knew me as battle-hardened mage with ironic trust issues. Alas, my obtaining Vegemite was put on hold for a few years. During that time, stories flowed out of our imaginations like a cascading waterfall. We fought for freedom, triumphed over villains, and escaped improbable snares. Ah, those days were glorious! And all the while, in the back of my mind, the curiosity of the taste of Vegemite festered and grew like mold. I kept imagining vegetables and termites, and yet I remember the praise my friend had given it. So finally, I decided out of the blue to buy it here. I told my friend it was purchased. The date it would arrive was around the corner and both of us were excited for my impending verdict. Would I love it or hate it? I did my research of course, and listened to his advice on how to properly apply the spread, whether it be on a piece of bread, a piece of toast, or a chicken biscuit cracker. And then it arrived. My friend wasn't available to video chat as he is seventeen hours ahead of me (give or take) and it was in the dark hours of the morning for him. So I filmed it. I would share that as an attachment... but you know, it's the internet. So my words will have to suffice for your own amusement. The packaging of this product was fantastic, much like how the principal mage's desk should have been: secure, but penetrable with a little effort. At long last, the spread was before me. I sniffed it. It smelled salty. I prodded it. It was smooth and thick like tar. With slight hesitation, my American doubts flooded over me as I wondered how this item was so highly praised by my friend. The knife scraped over the bread and crackers I prepared for myself. Some had butter, some did not. I wanted to try it with various methods in order to come to my conclusion. Toasted bread is best. It does not matter if it has butter on it or not. But the end result was this: it tasted like soy sauce.

I tried Vegemite once a few years ago, and didn't particularly like it. I think it was served to me straight off of a butter knife, and that is apparently not the right way to eat it. So I ordered some recently, and tried it the preferred way, which is on toasted and buttered bread. Okay...I was amazed -this stuff is so delicious. I gave my wife a bite, and she's like OMG, that is sooo good...what is it? I filled her in, and now we're both huge fans. We will definitely be buying more.

To say vegemite is salty is the understatement of the century. It tastes as though it is solid salt with a sort of earthy flavoring. I find it repulsive. My husband who can eat almost anything won’t eat anymore after tasting it spread very thinly on toast. I’m afraid it is going (reluctantly) in the garbage.I well know that some love it, this is only one families opinion. FYIThe only reason I gave one star is on account Amazon doesn’t post without at least one.

I have many Australian friends who love this stuff, so I leapt off the cliff and ordered a jar. This is definitely a required taste and is not pleasant on its own. Must know how to use! HAHAH. But the product was fresh and good value for the size and cost. The jar and seal is well built and pretty sturdy for shipping.

Vegemite is delicious if you use only a thin film of it at a time. For this reason I was dismayed to discover a very early expiration date on the jar I had ordered to give as a gift to a family member. I contacted the seller directly and they pleasantly took immediate care of this, explaining that it had shipped from a warehouse they did not control. But with no fuss they said they would directly send me another with a later date.