tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post3977275636099746600..comments2024-03-22T23:27:47.349+00:00Comments on EAGLETON NOTES: Marmite: Yet AgainGraham Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-66083184350668603912009-06-07T17:08:28.315+01:002009-06-07T17:08:28.315+01:00Well, Heather, I've been thinking upon the que...Well, Heather, I've been thinking upon the question of how one describes the taste of Marmite. And by this I mean British Marmire not New Zealand Marmite which is similar but the difference is such that I won't eat it whereas I eat lots of the proper stuff.<br /><br />It's savoury. It's salty. It tastes like absolutely nothing else. I just can't describe it. However if you look it up on Wikipedia you will find out all about it and Wiki describes the taste thus: "The British version of the product is a sticky, dark brown paste with a distinctive, powerful flavour, which is extremely salty and savoury with umami qualities, somewhat comparable to soy sauce. This distinctive taste is reflected in the British company's marketing slogan: "Love it or hate it." "<br /><br />If you then go to 'umami' on Wiki you will be blown away!Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-18410574163166839082009-06-06T06:09:04.378+01:002009-06-06T06:09:04.378+01:00I'll let GB try to describe the taste but with...I'll let GB try to describe the taste but with regard to your comment about the clocks: I have had to stop visitng a couple of blogs because of the add-ons they have. They make my computer crash each time - consequently I can't even tell them it's happening! It's probably something in our own computers that does it but that doesn't make it any less frustrating. I hope that if you (or anyone) ever has trouble with mine you'll let me know and I'll try to sort it. <br /><br />PS - I love Marmite too.<br />PPS - but a warning to migraine sufferers - it contains thiamin and can be a trigger. However, thiamin is also used in migraine cures so it can have the opposite effect and help relieve them. It's certainly worth experimenting to find out which effect it has.Scriptor Senexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795521284516432520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-86262195617306737032009-06-06T00:53:12.394+01:002009-06-06T00:53:12.394+01:00Hmmm...I am wondering what exactly this marmite mi...Hmmm...I am wondering what exactly this marmite might taste like...looks to be chocolatey or maybe like molasses? Hmmmm...<br /><br />Now, I must tell you, GB, that whenever I click onto this one blog - I am forced to exit. The clocks (for some reason) have caused my system to glitch...every time I visit. Somehow I manage to comment with no trouble but it isn't until I do, that I am able to actually read your posting. I don't know why??<br /><br />I do hope that you've enjoyed today, my friend :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04693495698843336789noreply@blogger.com