Marmite

Description

It was in 1902 that the Marmite Food Company (later Marmite Ltd) was set up in Burton on Trent. The basic production method has changed little since Marmite was first invented. The used brewer's yeast (which comes mainly from Butron on Trent) is broken down to release soluble amino acids and proteins. This soluble material is then concentrated and filtered a few times before going through a unique process for flavour development. This ends up with yeast extract paste. Then a blend of vitamins, vegetable and spice extracts are added. Marmite is not only renowned for its, distinctive flavour, but it's also a good source of B vitamins, completely vegetarian, is a low fat food and is very low in sugar. Thanks to its high B vitamin content, Marmite did its bit for the UK in two World Wars.

Supermarkets

Waitrose

Tesco

Somerfield

Sainsbury's

Morrisons

ASDA

The Co-Operative

Producer Name

Marmite Ltd

Producer Website

www.marmite.co.uk