Marmite v Vegemite

Ok, I've been putting this off for far too long now. Having been behind enemy lines for nearly 10 years I think the time has come to answer the question that has been on everyone's lips for a lifetime. Which is better? Marmite (stalwart English breakfast staple) or Vegemite (Aussie alternative)? I have also included Marmite XO in this crucial battle, not least because it tastes like Marmite used to taste!

Taste Test #1 - Straight out of the jar

Marmite 1

Marmite XO 2

Vegemite 3

Taste Test #2 - On bread & butter

Marmite 2

Marmite XO 1

Vegemite 3

Taste Test #1 - On toast

Marmite 2

Marmite XO 1

Vegemite 3

Taste Test #1 - On toast with Avocado

Marmite 2

Marmite XO 3

Vegemite 1

The results are in.

Marmite & Marmite XO 1

Vegemite 3

And so, there we have it. Categoric proof!!!

Marmite on Toast

When all was done & busted, all was said and forgotten, the ultimate breakfast pleasure was Marmite on thick white toast with reservoirs of Anchor (no other brand would do). Nothing could beat it.

And then they brought out Marmite XO...

How good is it? It tastes like Marmite used to. It is that bloody good. It conjures up memories of Botham's Ashes, bunking off school with the girl who lived over the roundabout and late night sorties after Ziggy's. It is that good!