Marmite and Vegemite are both yeast-extract spreads, but not the same jar: Marmite is British, sweeter and B12-fortified; Vegemite is Australian, saltier and thicker. The differences, the WW1 origin, the nutrition split, and a partisan verdict.
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Marmite vs Bovril: what is the difference between the two brown jars?
Marmite and Bovril are both dark, salty British savoury pastes owned by Unilever, and people mix them up. The difference that matters: Marmite is yeast extract (vegan and vegetarian); Bovril is beef extract and is not. One is for spreading, one for drinking.
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