Bovril - Natural - ?

[simongt]

For whatever reason, Bovril cubes came up on my EBay page. In the description, it states 'natural ingredients'. Google 'Bovril Ingredients' and you will note ammonia caramel, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate and lactic acid among other goodies.
I showed this list to the GLW; an analytical chemist by trade and her comment was 'I wouldn't touch that c**p - !'
So much for Bovril's 'good for you' reputation - !

 

[GuyBoden]

Marmite
Yeast extract (contains BARLEY, WHEAT, OATS, RYE), salt, vegetable juice concentrate, vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B12 and folic acid), natural flavouring (contains CELERY).

 

[Fab Foodie]

For whatever reason, Bovril cubes came up on my EBay page. In the description, it states 'natural ingredients'. Google 'Bovril Ingredients' and you will note ammonia caramel, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate and lactic acid among other goodies.
I showed this list to the GLW; an analytical chemist by trade and her comment was 'I wouldn't touch that c**p - !'
So much for Bovril's 'good for you' reputation - !

Just because it has a scary chemical name doesn't mean it's harmful or unnatural....

 

[ExBrit]

Just because it has a scary chemical name doesn't mean it's harmful or unnatural....

Similarly, if something is 'natural' it doesn't mean it's good for you. eg raw kidney beans.

 

[figbat]

Similarly, if something is 'natural' it doesn't mean it's good for you. eg raw kidney beans.

Or cyanide in apricots, cherries etc.

 

[wiggydiggy]

Do not buy Lidls own brand Bovril/Marmite, it is foul

 

[Chris S]

Do not buy Lidls own brand Bovril/Marmite, it is foul

So it tastes like the original then?

 

[Tenkaykev]

Marmite is made from recycled beer ingredients 🍺🍺👍

 

[wiggydiggy]

So it tastes like the original then?

Haha! I love original Bovril as a drink, either from the cubes or the jar, but I tried this own brand of it recently and it was awful.

 

[GuyBoden]

Marmite is made from recycled beer ingredients 🍺🍺👍

Yes, you can see the Marmite factory opposite the Brewery, where they get the left over brewing ingredients in Burton-on-Trent, if you drive past. I remember Marmite and the Brewery being connected by a big pipe.

 

[Electric_Andy]

I thought that Bovril had been withdrawn from sale years ago, so was pleased to see it in my local The Range (Iceland). I smear some on a poached egg and it brought back a lot of nice memories. I do actually prefer it to Marmite, although prefer Marmite if it's going on buttered toast

 

[simongt]

Marmite if it's going on buttered toast

Then add either crunchy peanut butter or cream cheese.
Result - !