Obviously if it was high in salt we wouldn't feed it to our babies.

I must tell you about this Marmite spotting in my local Safeway grocery store that has a really marvellous section with 'Ethnic' foods! Yes indeed, there besides your Bird's custard powder, Cream of Tomato soup, and baked beans was a telltale jar of Marmite. (I was astonished at the price of the soup as some people must really be homesick to pay that much for a tin of their favorite brand of soup when two aisles over, you've got the American one for half that price but, I once bought a can of Campbells in France for a lark).

Apparently there are enough British expats to justify this stocking of products unknown to your average American.

There were five jars there, so presumably someone's supposed to buy it.

Ah, but did they also stock Vegemite?

Well, they don't have an Aussie section as far as I can tell!
I haven't met any Aussies here in California.
I wonder who goes through with a checklist and says, 'ok, here are a few things Brits can't seem to live without, let's stock those as we know there are a handful of them living nearby.'
I noticed plum pudding as well.

I guess we have a pub with fish and chips and beer for every taste within walking distance, so, there must be some Brits here who want their Marmite.

I saw Marmite in the local Stop and Shop in Connecticut when we lived there. I believe it was made in Canada... This was some time ago so can't say if the still keep it.

Other 'odd' things I found in the same supermarket were, kiwi fruit, proteas (yes from South Africa) and avocados. Once I found canned Guava juice that came from Puerto Rico.

Yesterday I found Orange Squash (Concentrate) from Zimbabwe in our local. Have also seen Heinz Ketchup from Zimbabwe.

What strange things have you found in your local supermarket?

This just in from an upmarket news agency : American ban on vegemite lifted because, "We have come to realise that the volatile and extremely combustible properties of Vegemite contain all the power needed to lift a Space Shuttle clear into the next galaxy," this was said (allegedly) by Major Domo General Leviticul Drone of the AAF (or something like that). He went on to say, "Such a mission may well, indeed most certainly shall, entail the loss of the crew and more importantly the loss of the shut..." he was interrupted here by a PR man but continued nevertheless, "We have with all due thought (can I spell potatoe )therefore passed this glorious opportunity on to our allies....the Brits. "
Tony Blair has said (allegedly and accompanied by much toothy, simpering )) "Oh goody, oh wow. ..super... .crikey ; so grateful, what can I say? Wow super." he then apparently wagged his bottom in a quite fetching fashion.
Just in: VmFA (vegemite fleet of Australia) sinks whilst carrying vegemite to the USA and trying to rule the waves: Coral reef disappears: Philipines on alert: Vegemite slick surrounds Australia: huge vegemite cloud appears over Australia as bathers plunge into coastal waters and consume vast quantities of vegemite, sea water and dead sea life; unfortunately, all suffer a severe and extremely embarrassing blast of meteorism at precisely the same moment : Australia begs for help: landslide, deforestation, immediate erosion of coast-line, Australia now the size of the Isle of Man : US president orders that all Marmite soldiers be released from their ethnic shelves in US Supermarkets and sends them to save the world .
The curse of Vegemite is only temporarily averted. In view of current events we have decided to boil down our old Beefeaters (guardians of the Tower) and make a 'Superspread' but this is merely a temporary measure - for with crusty skins, a dab of butter, a cup of tea, there can be only ONE. The Marmite soldier rules.

Nice one Trojan. Hee hee

HA!!!!! Made my day, Trojan.

Do you not have anything better to do, though???

Thank you lady1.

As a matter of fact Copago, now that you mention it....errm.....nope.

Don't count your chickens yet...

Marmite or Vegemite?
Users may choose many (60 total votes)

I love Marmite - 20 33%
I love Vegemite - 20 33%
Tastes like Sump oil / Axle grease - 3 05%
I HATE Marmite / Vegemite - 6 10%
Never heard of either until I came here - 6 10%
I would like to try them - 5 08%

Now I see the truth behind your lamenting over Sump er ... Marmite ... it's really boiled down Beefeaters (any wonder Phil the Greek always has 'that' look on his face, he's trying not to barf!)

Mmm, wish I could whistle, oh well ... We're happy little Vegemites as bright as bright can be ... mmm, and you might wanna check your sources Trojan, the latest is that Vegemite STILL RULES supreme!

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I believe that the word you were searching for was 'sumptuous'. An apt description. As for Phil the Greek, he bathes everyday and I fail to see what his personal hygiene has to do with Vegemite.
I grant you that in some unfortunate areas of the world Vegemite rules, much in the way of Atilla and Genghis Khan, through fear. Fear that once having bought the stuff.......SOMEONE MAY FORCE YOU TO EAT IT!

Marmite seems to be winning in the voting poles, but I prefer bovril. The cat likes it too and he is very fussy.

oh *gasp* it's a tie?!?!

This is heart racing stuff! Steven Speilberg couldn't write a script like this!

Come on you Brits, we can do it!

Thanks to the Marmite Jedi truth and light have prevailed. Vegemite is consigned to the void of the Dark Side where it may consume the evil emperor and his minions.

Marmite or Vegemite?
Users may choose many (63 total votes)

I love Marmite - 23 37%
I love Vegemite - 20 32%
Tastes like Sump oil / Axle grease - 3 5%
I HATE Marmite / Vegemite - 6 10%
Never heard of either until I came here - 6 10%
I would like to try them - 5 8%

I am saying nothing.

The suspense is gout inducing.

Since I live on the stuff thought I should get around to voting

Way to go Conor_Copago . . . lol . . .

We're happy little Vegemites . . .

Conor, Conor - I don't really like to be the person to tell you but your mum has got you addicted to the wrong one.

Oh, and Conor, I really love the latest video clip your mum sent to me showing you doing stunts on your motorbike, wow!

This one?

That's the one. I especially like the spin in the middle, very clever.