From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Magnesium oxide (Mg O), or magnesia, is a white hygroscopic solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase and is a source of magnesium (see also oxide). It has an empirical formula of Mg O and consists of a lattice of Mg 2+ ions and O 2â ions held together by ionic bonding.
Today, the main ingredients of Marmite manufactured in the UK are glutamic acid-rich yeast extract, with lesser quantities of sodium chloride, vegetable extract, niacin, thiamine, spice extracts, riboflavin, folic acid and celery extracts, although the precise composition is a trade secret.maÊmit]), a French term for a large, covered earthenware or metal cooking pot. British Marmite was originally supplied in earthenware pots, but since the 1920s has been sold in glass jars shaped like the French cooking pot.
It is definitely a love it or hate it type of food. It is very similar to vegemite. Marmite is made from a yeast extract, salt, vegetable extract, spices and vitamins. It tastes salty and beefy at the same time. What it smells like: Marmite smells just like is estranged cousin vegemite.It has a meaty smell. Tips: The most common use is as a spread on toast or in sandwiches. It is generally spread very thin because of its strong flavorâdonât use it like jam otherwise you will end up hating it before you enjoy it. 1  Email.armite is made from a yeast extract, salt, vegetable extract, spices and vitamins. It tastes salty and beefy at the same time. What it smells like: Marmite smells just like is estranged cousin vegemite.