Marmite (Marmite)

Name: channic

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Product:	Marmite
Date:	25/08/08 (29 review reads)
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Advantages: The health benefits

Disadvantages: The salt content but as you only have a small amount, its ok

It's true what they say, you either love it or hate it and I am one of those who love it. But I do have a limit to how much I can eat as the flavour is so very strong and quite salty.
The first time I ever tried Marmite I didn't listen to anyone and I spread very thickly on a piece of toast, well lets just say it was serious overload and I learnt that less is more with regards to Marmite. This is a good thing though because that little 125g jar goes such a long way.
I think it's quite hard to describe the flavour of Marmite but in my opinion it has a beefy kind of taste (though it's meat free)which is the first thing that I notice and then towards the back of your mouth you gat a sort of salty tang. It's very strong and has a gooey dark consistency.

Marmite is also great for you because it contains:

Thiamin, which is good for your heart and energy release
Riboflavin for Body Growth
Niacin lowers cholesterol
Folic acid Helps re-growth of cells and its an important B vitamin to have whilst Pregnant
Vitamin B12 which helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells

The fat content is only 0.1g per 100g so it's great if you're dieting.

The only down side to marmite is the sodium level which is 4.3g per 100g.

Summary: This is a very strong meat free yeast extract and its yummy.