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.
Itâs full of B vitamins and a great alternative to supplements. Marmite contains the full spectrum of B vitamins, which are essential for good liver and kidney function, and help protect the nervous system.ike a gift that just keeps on giving, glass marmite jars can be reused in a plethora of ways once youâre done with the yeasty contents. Try using it as an unusual tea light holder, as a receptacle for stray loose change or (once thoroughly scrubbed) as a jar for your own jams and chutneys.