Has marmite changed?

[PhyllisDoris]

I'm the only person in our house that likes marmite, so a pot lasts a long time. I can't remember when I bought the jar I just finIshed, but the marmite in my new jar is just not the same. It's more runny, and not nearly as marmitey. I had to put quite a lot on my toast, where I would usually just put a scraping.
Has anyone else noticed this change?

haven't noticed myself

though the squeeze stuff is just wrong, I think that's thinner, maybe the squeezy stuff got accidently put in a jar and you bought it

We eat lashings and lashings of the stuff in this house. In fact I am eating it on toast right now!

I haven't notice a difference. It's always runnier when you open a new jar, because the air hasn't got to it, imo.

It still tastes damn good though!

Your old crusty jar had matured is all

Your marmite was just old

I think Marmite has changed. It used to be blacker and stickier. Now it is browner and runnier.

I think it's changed too, but the taste as well. I think it's kind of hotter, stronger?

I buy Vegemite now, I prefer it (and it's cheaper)

I thought this too! Very much runnier and the flavour not as strong!

I've just reached the bottom of the jar so will be interested to see if I notice a difference when I buy a new jar.

I'm not sure if could switch to vegemite...aren't they quite different?

Mmm marmite.

That is all.

Well they make an extra strength one too now -maybe try that

Yes, I've noticed the same. I need to spread it like jam these days whereas I'm sure I used to need only the barest of scrapings.

Yes, I've noticed the same. I need to spread it like jam these days whereas I'm sure I used to need only the barest of scrapings.

The squeezy one is definitely runnier, we've switched to that because DS can do his own sandwiches without leaving the jar full of crumbs and butter. Maybe they use the same formulation in the jars now.

I think Vegemite is dreadful though so we're sticking with Marmite.

Glad it's not just me then! Haven't tried the squeeze stuff or the extra strong. They don't sell either in the local ( small) Sainsbury's where I do my shopping.

Vegemite is a lot nicer IMO.

Just sayin.

Just had toast and marmite for breakfast. You might be right about the strength. Am sure I never used to have quite as much on my toast. It's still delicious though. Shall we write in and ask if the recipe has changed?

I think they've caved to pressure and reduced the salt content....

No, it's still bloody vile

Marmite from the squeezy container is definitely less viscous and easier to spread than that from a jar, but it tastes the same to me.

I hadn't noticed any difference. The squeezy stuff is horrible though.

Might get a jar of the extra strong Marmite and see how hardcore it is.

XO is stronger. But strongest of all is the own brand stuff they sell in Sainsburys and tesco. It's the food of the gods.

I love marmite. Sadly I like it best on hot buttery toast and as I am currently on a diet have not had it for a while - because I want it with the butter!

I have not noticed a change but come to think of it I do tend to pile it onto my toast and sandwiches these days when a scrape used to do. I thought that was just me becoming greedier in my old age though.

Call me cynical but I wonder if they have made it "weaker" so they can sell the same size jars for the same price but we all use more of it, get through our jars quicker and buy more????

I am going to have a marmite sarnie for munch today to try the taste and if I feel its changed I am going to write in and ask why????? I really dont get why companies change a good successful recipie (other than for the reason stated above).

I think we should all write in - well those that have noticed a change.

• LUNCH not munch

This reminds me actually. Years ago I wrote into marmite and told them how much I loved their product and that I was now feeding it to my kids. They sent me free marmite and vouchers!