Yes, technically. Probably not. Definitely not in any way Britain would survive. Bear with me. This is the most fun thought experiment in the whole McCormick story, and it ends in a place that says something useful about why the yeast-extract category is shaped the way it is.
Competitors & Alternatives
Vegemite, Bovril, Promite, and other yeast extract products from around the world.
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Marmite substitute: what to use instead, for cooking and for toast
The best substitute for Marmite depends on the job. For savoury depth in cooking, Vegemite, another yeast extract, miso or soy sauce all work; for spreading on toast, only another yeast extract really does. The full list, quantities, and the trap to avoid.
Marmite around the world: New Zealand, South Africa, Vegemite, and why none of them are British Marmite
Yeast extract spreads are a small global family. They are all built from the same trick: take leftover brewer's yeast, autolyse it (let the cells digest themselves with their own enzymes), and concentrate the result.
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