Champagne Marmite IS Suitable for Vegetarians

Posted on 2008/07/05 12:27:44 (July 2008).

(This article was originally posted here in April 2008 - however it seems more appropriate in this section.)

I saw the special edition "I Love You" Marmite made with champagne in Selfidge's a while back, but couldn't find anything on the label that said whether or not it was vegetarian.

A search around on the web was also somewhat fruitless, and it appeared several other people were asking the same question. So I am largely posting this article just in case other people are doing similar searches.

I tried emailing the company via marmite.com, but never received a reply.

Finally I tried phoning the Marmite customer care line instead (first time I've ever phoned one of those!), and the chap on the phone confirmed that champagne marmite is suitable for vegetarians.

Sorry for any vegans out there - I forgot to ask about that.

It seems most champagnes are vegetarian and vegan anyway (take Veuve Cliquot for example - they're quite open about that on their website).

As for what it actually tastes like, well I did buy a jar while it was still on sale (not sure if it is any more) and, unlike the earlier Guinness Marmite, there was actually a distinguishable difference in the taste from the regular stuff. Not unsurprisingly there are winey notes - sort of sharp and slightly sweet. It tastes more like they've added a sweet white wine than a champagne, but it definitely lists champagne in the ingredients. Either way, I am actually quite fond of it.

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AT LAST! i've been trying to find out for months, had the same problem with emailing them a few times but hearing nothing back. I'm going to open one of my jars right now!