Marmite 250g

Marmite

Marmite is a rich, dark yeast extract spread with a strong salty and savory flavor that people tend to have very definite opinions about. Made from concentrated yeast extract produced from brewer’s yeast, it has a deep umami taste, so you only need a thin layer to get plenty of flavor. Marmite has been around since 1902 and remains a familiar sight in South African kitchens, especially at breakfast time. Spread a little over warm buttered toast and let the butter soften the Marmite as you go. Add cheese if you want to make things even better. It also works on crackers, sandwiches and wraps, particularly with cheese, avocado or tomato. The trick with Marmite is not to treat it like peanut butter. A little goes a long way, and anyone who has accidentally spread it half an inch thick usually learns that lesson fairly quickly. Marmite is 100% vegetarian and is both Kosher and Halaal. It is also a source of B vitamins including B1, B2, B3, folic acid and B12.

The 250g jar gives regular Marmite eaters enough to keep breakfast sorted for quite a while, but toast is only the beginning. Stir a small spoonful into gravy, soup or stew when it needs a deeper savory flavor, or add some to a sauce when you want more richness without adding another pile of ingredients. It works particularly well in beef and vegetable dishes because the concentrated yeast flavor adds depth without needing much. You can also spread a little under cheese before grilling toast, mix some into butter for vegetables or potatoes, or use it on crackers when you want a quick salty snack. Woolworths South Africa specifically recommends Marmite for buttered toast, sandwiches, wraps, soups, stews, gravies, crackers and rice cakes. The 250g jar is a useful pantry size for families or anyone who regards Marmite as less of a condiment and more of a household necessity. Keep the lid closed between uses and there will always be a spoonful ready when breakfast, lunch or dinner needs something savory. You will either understand why that matters immediately, or someone in your house probably will.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Strong Savory Flavor: Concentrated yeast extract brings a salty, rich umami taste, so a small amount goes a long way.
• Packed With B Vitamins: Contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, folic acid and B12.
• More Than a Toast Spread: Stir it into soups, stews, gravies and sauces, or pair it with cheese, avocado and tomato.
• Perfect For: Buttered toast, crackers, sandwiches, cheese toast, breakfast, savory cooking or keeping the pantry properly supplied.