Marmite Lowers Selection box- Healthy Snacks - Marmite Crisps (9x190g)

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Anika Smith, one of the authors of the research, said of the findings: 'This is a really promising first example of how dietary interventions can alter cortical processes and a great starting point for exploring whether a more refined version of this technique could have some medical or therapeutic applications in the future.' It's full of vitamins

Ealing Broadway, East Didsbury, East Kilbride, Eastbourn Hmpdn, Eastbourne, Eastbourne Extra, Eastleigh, Ebbw Vale, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Colinton, Edinburgh Hermiston, Egham, Elgin Lossie Gren Ext, Ellesmere, Ellon, Elmers End, Ely, Enfield Dotcom Centre, Enfield Southbury Rd, Enniskillen, Epping, Erith Dotcom Centre, Eston Cleveland Extra, Evesham Worcester Rd, Exeter Vale Extra, Exmouth Dagenham, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster, Donnington, Dudley, Dumbarton, Dundee West, Dundee Milton, Dundonald, Dunfermline, Dunstable The Romans thought that lettuce was good for sleep,' she explained. 'But the crème-de-la-crème 'sleep sandwich' has to be a banana, Marmite and lettuce butty. Banana is an excellent source of magnesium and potassium, which help to relax over-stressed muscles. They also contain all-important tryptophan to stimulate production of those key brain-calming hormones - and Marmite also contains natural substances that help induce sleep.' It could help cure a hangover As we discuss in our Is Yeast Vegan? article, whilst yeast is alive, it is neither animal nor plant: it belongs to the Fungi kingdom, and hence yeast is fine for vegans to consume. The yeast used in the production of Marmite is obtained from the brewing industry in the UK, and given that this by-product would otherwise be thrown away, the fact that Marmite exists at all is a big plus from an environmental perspective as it make (very good) use of what would have been a waste product. Ingredients of Marmite Interestingly, the Marmite with which we are familiar is not the only one: there is a product of the same name that has been produced in New Zealand since 1919, but this is only sold in Australasia and some parts of the Pacific, with the UK’s own Marmite taking the rest of the world. As such the UK version of Marmite – the original version, the authentic version – cannot be sold in New Zealand.

This is where things begin to get a little vague, but given that Unilever has assured us of the vegan status of their product, we can safely assume the vegetable juices used in the Marmite recipe do not contain any non-vegan additions. Marmite is rich in B vitamins and has no added sugar. So, compared to some breakfast spreads like jam (or dare we say, Nutella) it is good for you.

Marmite have created a peanut butter that they say is fine for vegetarians but not for vegans. It is not immediately clearly why this is the case looking at the ingredients. Nevertheless, unless they confirm it is vegan friendly, we must presume it isn’t. What About Other Marmite Products? His discovery that yeast could be concentrated led directly to invention of Marmite, but he did a whole lot more besides in a varied career of scientific discovery that centred around plant nutrition, agriculture and organic chemistry (something he is credited with being the founder of). He even invented the OXO cube! Though that might not be quite so exciting for vegans given that it is a meat extract.

Here we look in just a little more detail at the individual ingredients of Marmite (the standard version). Note that the exact quantities and specific flavourings added are not in the public domain as these are closely guarded trade secrets, but here are the main constituents of the gorgeous goo. Ingredient Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Maesteg, Magherafelt, Maidenhead Metro, Maidstone Grove Green, Maldon Extra, Manchester Gortn Ext, Mansfield Chestfd Ext, Mansfield Jubilee Ext, March Hostmoor Ave, Market Deeping, Market Rasen, Market Weighton, Marlborough, Martlesham Extra, Meir, Melton Mowbray, Merthyrt Stn Yard Ext, Middleton Extra, Midsomer Norton, Milford Haven, Milton Keynes Kingston Extra, Milngavie, Milton, Milton Key Bletch Ext, Milton Keynes Wolvert, Minehead, Mold, Monifieth, Montrose, Musselburgh Extra Australia too has their own Marmite copy… er, we mean alternative: Vegemite. This was developed in 1922 by Australian food technologist, Cyril Percy Callister, who was given the task of developing a Marmite-like product after post-WWI imports of the original spread to Australia became disrupted. Dalston, Darlington, Darnley, Dartford, Dartmouth, Darwen, Dawlish, Deal, Debden, Denny, Denton, Derby, Devizes, Dewsbury, Didcot, Dingles, Dome Roundabout, Doncaster, Dorking, Dorridge, Dronfield, Drumchapel, Dulwich, Dundee, Dungannon, Dunstable, Durham, Dursley Marmite was also used to great effect in the 1930s to treat anaemic patients in India by Lucy Willis, an English scientist who worked out that Marmite contained folic acid. Malnutrition caused by a malaria outbreak in Sir Lanka in the same decade was also eased with the help of Marmite.

Note that even though the 70g jar contains the same Marmite as the others, at the time of writing Unilever, the makers of Marmite, are awaiting official vegan approval for the 70g products from the European Vegetarian Union (EVU). All the other sizes have been approved by the EVU as vegan according to the Marmite Ambassador who responded to our query. Reduced Salt Marmite Marmite’s main ingredient is yeast extract that is manufactured using a process that is technically secret. In general terms, yeast extract is created by adding salt to a suspension of yeast (i.e. yeast in water), which causes the yeast cells to essentially self-destruct: its enzymes act on its own cells, effectively digesting itself. The yeast cells are then heated, sieved (to remove husks) and combined with other ingredients added to enhance the flavour or add nutritional value. There are only 22 calories per serving in Marmite, so it's definitely a low calorie spread option for toast. In addition, Marmite's nutritional information shows that there is less than 0.1g of saturated fat and 0.5 g sugar per serving - which is under 1% of your recommended daily allowance. A serving size is 8g of Marmite. Plenty to spread across your toast in the morning. Marmite has more in common with penicillin than you might imagine: both are substances that have greatly benefitted humanity, but both were effectively developed by scientists who made accidental discoveries. While Alexander Fleming’s discovery of the penicillin group of antibiotics has long been celebrated, it’s about time the German scientist behind Marmite, Justus Freiherr von Liebig, is held in a little greater esteem, in our view. Accidental Discovery Justus Freiherr von Liebig, Inventor of Marmite ( Wikipedia.org) At the time of writing, there are officially nine Marmite products in the UK, but six of these are simply the original Marmite in different sized jars/bottles. Only two of their products are problematic from a vegan perspective. Original MarmiteWhile yeast itself is not a plant, because the yeast extract used for Marmite comes from the brewing industry, there will be small amounts of one or more of the grains used in brewing, which should be noted for anyone who might have allergies to them. These are clearly vegan friendly. Garstang, Garthdee, Glasgow Muirend, Glen Rd, Gloucester, Gloucester Quays, Godalming, Golders Green, Gorseinon, Gosforth, Grantham, Great Homer St, Great Yarmouth, Grimsby, Guildford, Guisborough

East Filton, East Grinstead, East Ham, East Kilbride, East Mayne, East Prescot Rd, Eastbourne Arndale Centre, Eastleigh, Edenthorpe, Edgware, Edinburgh Longstone, Elephant & Castle, Ellesmere Port, Eltham, Ely, Emersons Green, Enfield, Exeter For real Marmite aficionados, the XO (standing for Extra Old) version of Marmite has been matured four times longer than the standard variety, giving it an even stronger (some might say pungent!) flavour. This bad boy is not for the faint of heart, but perfectly fine for vegans. Marmite Peanut ButterCaerphilly, Cambridge, Canford Heath, Canterbury, Carcroft, Cardiff Bay, Castlepoint New, Chatham, Cheltenham, Chorley, Clapham Junction, Clayton Green, Coatbridge, Colindale, Corby, Coventry, Cumbernauld, Cwmbran Oakham, Oban, Old Swan Liverpool, Oldham Chadderton, Oldham Hudrsfld Extra, Orpington Extra, Osterley Extra, Oxford, Oxford Magdalen Metro