Marmite, you either love it or you hate it

An invention of Burton upon Trent

Marmite was created in 1902 in Burton upon Trent, a brewery town in the Midlands. It is made from the yeast left over after brewing beer. It's such a unique product that the brand adopted the slogan: "Love it or hate it."

How do you eat it?

• In a very thin layer on a well-buttered toast: that's the golden rule, never by the spoonful.
• In a cheese on toast, the cheese is melted and crunchy.
• In cooking, a teaspoon to add flavour to a gravy, stew or Bolognese sauce.

See the Marmite & Mustard and Spreads sections.