• Altima NEO@lemmy.zip
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    7 months ago

    Ive never actually tried Marmite or Vegemite, but I would like to someday. I think Id be ok with it. I like savory stuff.

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      7 months ago

      They taste very different. Imagine like they’re both jams/jellies or something of the same family of spreads, but one is apricot and the other strawberry.

      Make sure you only use a bit! Both have powerful flavour—like a ramen broth. Also use proper bread for Vegemite, not a sugar bread. The strong saltiness with sugar bread clashes terribly which, combine with putting way too much on, seems to be the two main reasons why Americans regret trying it—just doing it all wrong.

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        7 months ago

        As an American is there a way to get not sugar bread without having to bake it myself? No seriously someone please just sell cheap bread without sweetening it here

      • somethingsnappy@lemmy.world
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        7 months ago

        I’ll have to give marmite a go once more. If you don’t have them side by side they mostly taste like a yeasty salt lick (In a good way).

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          7 months ago

          For some reason, Marmite tastes “sweeter” to me with an aftertaste that lingers for ages. It’s hard to explain. I’ve spent a lot of years in Australia, though, so I’m probably just victim to the Vegemite cult. Hell, I probably don’t even like it but wouldn’t know anymore.

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          7 months ago

          I’m a Marmite puritan and so forgo the decadence of butter, but to each his own.

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            7 months ago

            I’ve never met anyone who has it neat, no judgment, I’ll occasionally lick the knife of neat marmite, but having it on toast on its own makes my mouth dry just thinking about it… But hey, to each their own! lol

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      7 months ago

      If you enjoy savory and salty stuff it’s pretty good. I personally enjoy it but I absolutely get the hate lol.

      You’re also not supposed to use too much because it’s really strong. A thin layer on already buttered toast is good imo, the butter helps it spread a bit better.

      • gwildors_gill_slits@lemmy.ca
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        7 months ago

        I’m probably the only one who does this, but I really like a small bit of Vegemite on a buttered cinnamon raisin English muffin. The saltiness with the sweet muffin is actually really good.