Bovril

British meat spread

Bovril is a British brand of thick, dark paste made from concentrated beef extract.

It dissolves in hot water to make a savory drink or adds depth to soups, stews, and gravies: a mug of hot Bovril on a cold day.

The name combines Latin *bos* (ox) with *vril*, a fictional energy source from Victorian science fiction.

umami

yeast extract

Concentrated fermentation residue

oxo · meat paste · consommé · broth · concentrated · salty · beefy · rich · spread

Opposites
dietary category

BovrilMarmite

Savory yeast extract paste

Vegemite · yeast extract · vegetable stock · tofu · seitan

flavor profile

Bovrilhoney

Bees' viscous nectar product

jam · marmalade · golden syrup · Nutella · maple syrup

temperature/comfort association

Bovrillemonade

Sweetened citrus beverage

iced tea · Pimm's · ice lolly · gazpacho · sorbet

Family

bovine, beef, cow, buffalo, butter, butyric

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G