Denmark bans Marmite. Has the world gone mad?

[wisp]

"That's my Marmite!"

Not anymore it's not.

All over Twitter, and the news, this morning people are going mental because Denmark has banned Marmite.

According to reports, the Danish authorities must give their permission for products with such additives to be sold. In recent years they have banned several well-known items - including the chocolate malt drink Ovaltine and some breakfast cereals.

Already a shop in Copenhagen has been ordered to remove jars of Marmite from its shelves.


http://www.food24.com/News-and-Guides/Features/Marmite-ban-20110525
:( i love marmite

[The_Furry_Cat]

I hate marmite!!! It tastes like crap.

[onona]

I saw this on BBC the other day. I love Denmark, but goddamn this is ridiculous! Marmite is like heaven!

I actually remember when I was there some years back - we had to bring in our own energy drinks because they're not allowed to sell them there, due to the same laws that Marmite has been banned for. I can kinda understand their reasoning but I think it's being a bit too nanny state.

[Darranged]

Meh, as long as they don't ban Bovril.

[Garson007]

Northern Europe is worse than Australia when it comes to playing nanny.

[MarryO+LewyG]

This is no doubt the work of the Bovril lobbyists.

[KalMaverick]

The ban has sent British expats into uproar, with some threatening to find ways of getting hold of sandwich spread through the black market.

Lyndsay Jensen, a British expat living in Copenhagen, told the Daily Mail, "If they want to take my Marmite off me, they'll have to wrench it from my cold dead hands."

Yeah, don't mess with the Marmite...

Anyway, why didn't the Marmite people just get permission first? Or why not just remove the added stuff for Denmark specifically?

[x-scon]

Yeah, don't mess with the Marmite...

Anyway, why didn't the Marmite people just get permission first? Or why not just remove the added stuff for Denmark specifically?

While they're at it, why not stop using the letter "m"? Because it would be adness. Utter and coplete adness!

Hold on! that would actually make it Arite! :D

[KalMaverick]

While they're at it, why not stop using the letter "m"? Because it would be adness. Utter and coplete adness!

Hold on! that would actually make it Arite! :D

Oh I apologise I did not know it was the added vitamins that gave Marmite it's distinct flavour.

[x-scon]

While they're at it, why not stop using the letter "m"? Because it would be adness. Utter and coplete adness!

Hold on! that would actually make it Arite! :D


Oh I apologise I did not know it was the added vitamins that gave Marmite it's distinct flavour.

I don't think you got the joke...
Urban Dictionary: Arite (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=arite)


1. arite
the hip new way to say all right.
"Wanna get coffee?"
"Arite, Nick"
"Man- you so fly."

[KalMaverick]

No I didn't to be honest.

I thought you were saying without the added crap it would not be the same Marmite taste.

[Nferno]

It's "aight", you honkeys.

[Gammaray]

What a shame, poor Denmark.
I always keep a year's supply of Marmite in my pantry ... 1 bottle.

Nasty stuff.

[BattleMoose]

Clicked a few links from this thread, but to no avail, anyone care to explain as to why its being banned?

[Nferno]

Additives which have been banned contained in Marmite. No mention in the article as to which additives though.

Oh, right. Misunderstood.

[Toxxyc]

It's "aight", you honkeys.

And you have to stretch it out, like Ali G. "aaaaaaaaiiiiight?"

[KalMaverick]

Clicked a few links from this thread, but to no avail, anyone care to explain as to why its being banned?

Because of the added vitamins and minerals.

You need permission in order to sell such products.


The sale of any foodstuff with the "addition of vitamins, minerals and other substances" must be first approved by the Danish authorities after a health scare over their effect on children or pregnant women when combined with other foods with high vitamin levels.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinknews/8533896/Marmite-made-illegal-in-Denmark.html

[Flangenimblick]

More of a Bovril fan myself.


All the articles seem to suggest, though, that it's just being banned until they get around to approving it, which means they might unban it at a later date? Or am I reading this wrong?

[KaosLord]

Good.
Marmite tastes like **** anyways.

[wir]

I quite like Marmite. Odd that I probably only eat it like 3 times a year though.

I should probably eat some more to make up for those missing out in Denmark now.

[Nferno]

Marmite on toast when properly baked is like nourishment straight from the gods. (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKrPoBRkgcQ/SwISrOs4cFI/AAAAAAAAAYU/mBbSAiqzHd4/s400/drooling_homer-712749_gif.png)

[CrashHelmut]

Marmite on toast when properly baked is like nourishment straight from the gods. (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oKrPoBRkgcQ/SwISrOs4cFI/AAAAAAAAAYU/mBbSAiqzHd4/s400/drooling_homer-712749_gif.png)

And not to mention Marmite cake. Hmmmm (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3JUlv2R8Bpk/SvqfXtQX-iI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/Ufi6pbm80Ek/s1600-h/marmite+cake+2.JPG).

Also, Marmite and cucumber sandwiches (no really).

[spjt07]

I don't eat marmite much but its awesome to use with apricot jam to make a sweet and sour sauce when doing a sweet and sour stir fry.

[FreakKing]

Marmite...
<drools>


I quite like Marmite. Odd that I probably only eat it like 3 times a year though...

Aye... Can't remember when last I had. Problem is the bottles keep expiring before they are finished!!! Sigh. :P

[Sir PaniCore]

I think I'll move to Denmark then... Seriously hate that devils **** that poeple call Marmite

Bleh!

[Toxxyc]

I quite enjoy Marmite. Spot of butter, few slices of cheese and a dab of Marmite can turn an ordinary grilled cheese sandwich from meh? to don't put the utensils away, I'm making me more! Seriously. Marmite saved my life after school, very often.

[The_Furry_Cat]

Ew!

I guess it's an acquired taste. Good for you.

[Toxxyc]

Yup. Like some people not liking nougat. I'll live off nougat.

[echo]

Also a Bovril guy. Marmite is disgusting. Good on you Denmark, the faster we get rid of the Marmite plague, the better.

[Toxxyc]

I like both. Bovril = Marmite = Bovril = Marmite in my books. Bovril's not viable for all though, it being a meat extract. Vegans in Denmark will rage for now they are stuck with meaty Bovril.

[CrashHelmut]

I like both. Bovril = Marmite = Bovril = Marmite in my books. Bovril's not viable for all though, it being a meat extract. Vegans in Denmark will rage for now they are stuck with meaty Bovril.

Say what? That's almost as bad as saying white wine tastes like red wine. Almost. :P

[Zoop]

This thread has actually made me want to go buy a jar of marmite right now.

[wisp]

old joke Ma mite but Pa wont ..u had to be there

[Jerkydarkstar]

I don't like it myself. Some recipes for lovers and haters http://www.marmite.com

[Toxxyc]

Say what? That's almost as bad as saying white wine tastes like red wine. Almost. :P

I more or less meant I like both equally. They don't taste alike, not like red wine and white wine... :D