Off Topic Marmite, Love it or hate it

[fatletiss]

I know @sotonsaint has been waiting for this.

 

[saintrichie123]

Exhibit 1: plain toast. Both slices evenly toasted

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Exhibit 2: even amount of butter on both slices so as not to affect the taste

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Exhibit 3: both slices evenly spread with Tesco’s own and Original Marmite.

Test 1: colour
You can see that the slice on the left is a darker shade, almost Bovril like.

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Test 2: spreadability
The Tesco version has less viscosity

Exhibits 4 and 5: slices were cut into different shapes to ensure that no influence on the flavour came from the shape of the toast. Cheese connoisseurs will know that the shape or how a good is cut, can have a large influence on the enjoyment of said article. ( @Onionman )

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Final exhibit: both slices were tested without crust, so as not to allow one to benefit from the crunchier sensation

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Results:
The Tesco only version is not a bad replica, however it doesn’t quite reach the intensity or depth of failure of Marmite. It does have a slight look and taste of bovril. It is 70p cheaper and I think a reasonable alternative.
I will finish the jar and see if I miss the full flavour of Marmite.
I don’t think many would notice too much of a difference.

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Excellent work FLT.......bloody starving now

 

[St. Luigi Scrosoppi]

I feel unwell.

 

[saintrichie123]

I feel unwell.

Try some marmite

 

[thereisonlyoneno7]

Exhibit 1: plain toast. Both slices evenly toasted

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Exhibit 2: even amount of butter on both slices so as not to affect the taste

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Exhibit 3: both slices evenly spread with Tesco’s own and Original Marmite.

Test 1: colour
You can see that the slice on the left is a darker shade, almost Bovril like.

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Test 2: spreadability
The Tesco version has less viscosity

Exhibits 4 and 5: slices were cut into different shapes to ensure that no influence on the flavour came from the shape of the toast. Cheese connoisseurs will know that the shape or how a good is cut, can have a large influence on the enjoyment of said article. ( @Onionman )

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Final exhibit: both slices were tested without crust, so as not to allow one to benefit from the crunchier sensation

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Results:
The Tesco only version is not a bad replica, however it doesn’t quite reach the intensity or depth of failure of Marmite. It does have a slight look and taste of bovril. It is 70p cheaper and I think a reasonable alternative.
I will finish the jar and see if I miss the full flavour of Marmite.
I don’t think many would notice too much of a difference.

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A lovely read whilst eating a marmite and cheese sandwich for lunch

 

[SaintinSerbia]

Found a Tesco’s own version... I’m going to take the taste challenge

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I won't eat anything that says 'with added vitamins" on the label! It's either got the vitamins or it hasn't. God knows what they're adding!

 

[Schrodinger's Cat]

I've tried some of that Marmot everyone's been going on about. Bit of an aquired taste if you ask me.

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[Milk not bear jizz]

I would bathe in it if I had the money.

I would bathe in it if I bathed.

 

[Milk not bear jizz]

I would lick **** off a stinging nettle before i eat marmite

Yes, but do you like marmite?

 

[Milk not bear jizz]

Nutella > Marmite > Vegemite > Peanut butter

 

[Handyman!]

Second family sized jar in 4 weeks. Only me eating it. I'm making up for not eating it for ages.

 

[Milk not bear jizz]

So is it considered unsexy to smear your entire body in marmite and ask your partner to lick it off?

 

[Saint Elsewhere]

So is it considered unsexy to smear your entire body in marmite and ask your partner to lick it off?

It should be considered an honour.

 

[Milk not bear jizz]

It should be considered an honour.

I shall try this tonight then. The wife's been a bit neglectful recently, maybe this is the spark I needed.

 

[thereisonlyoneno7]

International Marmite day today

 

[timatoketchup]

Your partner no, your dog yes.

 

[sotonsaint]

I know @sotonsaint has been waiting for this.

I’ve only just seen your verdict, fair play to you that was a pretty in depth investigation.

My only gripe is that I can only have one item on my toast at one time , either butter on toast or jam on toast , I don’t like the texture by having the combo of both butter and jam.

 

[fatletiss]

I’ve only just seen your verdict, fair play to you that was a pretty in depth investigation.

My only gripe is that I can only have one item on my toast at one time , either butter on toast or jam on toast , I don’t like the texture by having the combo of both butter and jam.

Spread the butter thinly and let it soak in before applying the next layer

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

Spread the butter thinly and let it soak in before applying the next layer

That implies the toast is hot....better to add butter/spread when toast slightly cooled. Don't get flobby toast that way.

 

[fatletiss]

That implies the toast is hot....better to add butter/spread when toast slightly cooled. Don't get flobby toast that way.

“Flobby”

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