Marmite
Polarizing British condiment
Marmite is a dark brown, intensely flavored British spread made from yeast extract, typically eaten thinly on toast or bread.
Its strong, salty taste provokes extreme reactions—people either love it or hate it.
This quality has made Marmite a byword for divisiveness: Brexit is the Marmite of political issues.
The phrase "Marmite effect" describes anything that polarizes opinion.
Concentrated fermentation residue
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- butterSolid fat from cream
- VegemiteYeast extract spread
- BovrilConcentrated meat paste
savory · umami · breakfast · sandwich · crumpets · brown · salty · jar
Expression of strong approval
- polarizingCausing sharp division
- controversialCausing public dispute
- opinionSubjective personal belief
- debateFormal argument on issues
either-or · extreme · reaction · slogan · advertising · campaign · preference · acquired taste
Appetizing, not sweet
- saltyTasting of brine
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- intenseExtreme in degree
- strongHaving great physical power
umami · bitter · rich · tangy · fermented · meaty · bold · acquired taste
yeast extract
Concentrated fermentation residue
Bovril · savory · umami · breakfast · sandwich · crumpets · brown · salty · jar · knife
love it
Expression of strong approval
- polarizingCausing sharp division
- controversialCausing public dispute
- opinionSubjective personal belief
debate · either-or · extreme · reaction · slogan · advertising · campaign · preference · acquired taste · binary
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
strong · umami · bitter · rich · tangy · fermented · meaty · bold · acquired taste · sharp
UK
British sovereign state
staple · institution · cultural · nostalgic · childhood · tradition · wartime · rations · expat · homesick
stock
Goods kept for sale
soup · cheese on toast · pasta · glaze · marinade · broth · flavoring · ingredient · recipe · spaghetti
- British Foodsfish and chips, cheddar cheese, Yorkshire pudding, black pudding, Welsh rarebit
- British Englishaluminium, aubergine, behaviour, biscuit, bonnet
- New ZealandAuckland, Wellington, Air New Zealand, Kiwis, Christchurch
- Acquired Tastesdurian, blue cheese, natto, Vegemite, black licorice
- British foodfish and chips, full English, bangers and mash, Sunday roast, shepherd's pie
- British Productscars, whisky, textiles, machinery, pharmaceuticals
Marmitehoney
Bees' viscous nectar product
maple syrup · Nutella · jam · marmalade · butter
Marmitehoney
Bees' viscous nectar product
butter · clotted cream · jam · lemon curd · whipped cream