Note that even though the 70g jar contains the same Marmite as the others, at the time of writing Unilever, the makers of Marmite, are awaiting official vegan approval for the 70g products from the European Vegetarian Union (EVU). All the other sizes have been approved by the EVU as vegan according to the Marmite Ambassador who responded to our query. Reduced Salt Marmite

It's up to you whether you give this one a try, but it's been reported that Marmite is actually a key ingredient in a popular hangover cure home remedy in Sri Lanka. Marmite has more in common with penicillin than you might imagine: both are substances that have greatly benefitted humanity, but both were effectively developed by scientists who made accidental discoveries. While Alexander Fleming’s discovery of the penicillin group of antibiotics has long been celebrated, it’s about time the German scientist behind Marmite, Justus Freiherr von Liebig, is held in a little greater esteem, in our view. Accidental Discovery Justus Freiherr von Liebig, Inventor of Marmite ( Wikipedia.org) Anika Smith, one of the authors of the research, said of the findings: 'This is a really promising first example of how dietary interventions can alter cortical processes and a great starting point for exploring whether a more refined version of this technique could have some medical or therapeutic applications in the future.' It's full of vitamins Marmite have created a peanut butter that they say is fine for vegetarians but not for vegans. It is not immediately clearly why this is the case looking at the ingredients. Nevertheless, unless they confirm it is vegan friendly, we must presume it isn’t. What About Other Marmite Products?

There are only 22 calories per serving in Marmite, so it's definitely a low calorie spread option for toast. In addition, Marmite's nutritional information shows that there is less than 0.1g of saturated fat and 0.5 g sugar per serving - which is under 1% of your recommended daily allowance. A serving size is 8g of Marmite. Plenty to spread across your toast in the morning. Here we look in just a little more detail at the individual ingredients of Marmite (the standard version). Note that the exact quantities and specific flavourings added are not in the public domain as these are closely guarded trade secrets, but here are the main constituents of the gorgeous goo. Ingredient Dalston, Darlington, Darnley, Dartford, Dartmouth, Darwen, Dawlish, Deal, Debden, Denny, Denton, Derby, Devizes, Dewsbury, Didcot, Dingles, Dome Roundabout, Doncaster, Dorking, Dorridge, Dronfield, Drumchapel, Dulwich, Dundee, Dungannon, Dunstable, Durham, Dursley Ealing Broadway, East Didsbury, East Kilbride, Eastbourn Hmpdn, Eastbourne, Eastbourne Extra, Eastleigh, Ebbw Vale, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Colinton, Edinburgh Hermiston, Egham, Elgin Lossie Gren Ext, Ellesmere, Ellon, Elmers End, Ely, Enfield Dotcom Centre, Enfield Southbury Rd, Enniskillen, Epping, Erith Dotcom Centre, Eston Cleveland Extra, Evesham Worcester Rd, Exeter Vale Extra, Exmouth Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Maesteg, Magherafelt, Maidenhead Metro, Maidstone Grove Green, Maldon Extra, Manchester Gortn Ext, Mansfield Chestfd Ext, Mansfield Jubilee Ext, March Hostmoor Ave, Market Deeping, Market Rasen, Market Weighton, Marlborough, Martlesham Extra, Meir, Melton Mowbray, Merthyrt Stn Yard Ext, Middleton Extra, Midsomer Norton, Milford Haven, Milton Keynes Kingston Extra, Milngavie, Milton, Milton Key Bletch Ext, Milton Keynes Wolvert, Minehead, Mold, Monifieth, Montrose, Musselburgh Extra

In response to criticism of Marmite’s high salt content, a reduced-salt version was brought out which contains just over 6g of salt per 100g of Marmite. The label is similar to that on the original Marmite jars, but is blue where the original is yellow, and yellow where it is green. This version is also fine for vegans. Marmite XO East Filton, East Grinstead, East Ham, East Kilbride, East Mayne, East Prescot Rd, Eastbourne Arndale Centre, Eastleigh, Edenthorpe, Edgware, Edinburgh Longstone, Elephant & Castle, Ellesmere Port, Eltham, Ely, Emersons Green, Enfield, Exeter While salt is not top of the list of nutrients people are advised to consume, a small amount is essential for our health. Consuming too much salt can be detrimental, but it was would be hard to consume enough Marmite to cause any issues, despite the relatively high salt content. Salt, being a combination of sodium and chlorine, is vegan friendly. Garstang, Garthdee, Glasgow Muirend, Glen Rd, Gloucester, Gloucester Quays, Godalming, Golders Green, Gorseinon, Gosforth, Grantham, Great Homer St, Great Yarmouth, Grimsby, Guildford, GuisboroughInterestingly, the Marmite with which we are familiar is not the only one: there is a product of the same name that has been produced in New Zealand since 1919, but this is only sold in Australasia and some parts of the Pacific, with the UK’s own Marmite taking the rest of the world. As such the UK version of Marmite – the original version, the authentic version – cannot be sold in New Zealand. Fairfield Park, Fallowfield, Falmouth, Farlington, Farnborough, Farnham, Faversham, Ferndown, Finchley Rd, Fleet, Flint, Folkestone, Forest Hill, Forestside, Fosse Park, Frome, Fulham Broadway, Fulham Wharf, Fulwell Dagenham, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster, Donnington, Dudley, Dumbarton, Dundee West, Dundee Milton, Dundonald, Dunfermline, Dunstable Marmite is rich in B vitamins and has no added sugar. So, compared to some breakfast spreads like jam (or dare we say, Nutella) it is good for you.

As with the fruit juice, given the vegan credentials of the product we must assume that all the vitamins added to Marmite are derived from plants or synthesised in the lab and not derived from any animal products. Australia too has their own Marmite copy… er, we mean alternative: Vegemite. This was developed in 1922 by Australian food technologist, Cyril Percy Callister, who was given the task of developing a Marmite-like product after post-WWI imports of the original spread to Australia became disrupted. As well as the standard Marmite products, and their peanut butter, mentioned above, there have been various special edition Marmite spreads, joint ventures and other product spin-offs over the years. While some have graced our shelves only fleetingly, others can still be found, such as Walkers Marmite flavoured crisps, Marmite Mini Cheddar Bites, Marmite Flatbreads and even Marmite-flavoured popcorn and chocolate! Plus, researchers from the University of York found in 2017 that diet can affect how your brain works, with Marmite used in the study as a specific example for boosting brain power thanks to he high levels of vitamin B12 found in the spread. This suggests the possibility that Marmite is not just good for your body but it's good for your brain too. Health benefits of Marmite Marmite boosts your brain power Oakham, Oban, Old Swan Liverpool, Oldham Chadderton, Oldham Hudrsfld Extra, Orpington Extra, Osterley Extra, Oxford, Oxford Magdalen Metro

Marmite’s main ingredient is yeast extract that is manufactured using a process that is technically secret. In general terms, yeast extract is created by adding salt to a suspension of yeast (i.e. yeast in water), which causes the yeast cells to essentially self-destruct: its enzymes act on its own cells, effectively digesting itself. The yeast cells are then heated, sieved (to remove husks) and combined with other ingredients added to enhance the flavour or add nutritional value. Thankfully, the answer is a resounding yes, Marmite is indeed vegan. And, not only that, it also acts as one of the best vegan-friendly sources of vitamin B12, with a whopping 24µg of vitamin B12 per 100g of Marmite. Though we are not suggesting you guzzle down 100g of the stuff. That would also mean you’d be consuming 10.8g of salt, which is almost double the recommended daily amount for an adult! What Is Marmite Made From? Marmite on Toast