27/10/2025
HK$ 78 is approximately €8.60 or £7.50 -- making Marmite a comparatively expensive but essential food item for us expats in Hong Kong, China seeking B12.
We love the fact that, from the very early 1900s, the Marmite Food Extract Co., Ltd. regularly bought advertising in vegetarian magazines and books.
The second photo is a 1910 advert. Discussed more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15RQZJyL3QR/
WISE COOKS USE
MARMITE
(The Pure Vegetable Extract).
MARMITE is absolutely pure
Is an invaluable pick-me-up
Strengthens as well as stimulates
Is easily digested and economical
Is recommended by medical profession
Is used by Food-Reformers & Vegetarians everywhere
The Lancet says: "This entirely vegetable Extract possesses the same nutrient value as a well-prepared meat extract."
OBTAINABLE AT ALL HEALTH FOOD STORES.
FREE SAMPLE
on receipt of penny stamp to pay postage by
Marmite Food Extract Co., Ltd., 59, EASTCHEAP, LONDON, E.C.
Marmite was initially produced in an earthenware jar until 1920 when the iconic brown bulbous glass jars were introduced, which have changed little in design for almost a century. The jar is brown because exposure to light destroys some of the vitamin B’s that help make Marmite a health-giving product.
From the onset, Marmite had been popular with vegetarians......
More: https://www.marmitemuseum.co.uk/marmite-history/
