1976_Child Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Denmark has banned Marmite! I am OUTRAGED! I just sent this email to the Danish Ambassador. He can be reached at lonamb@um.dk I urge other Marmite fans to contact him also. This is a disgusting slight to Blighty! ---- Dear Ambassador, Since Denmark has banned the Great British breakfast spread, Marmite I have decided to boycott Danish bacon and Lurpak butter in protest at this most unfair discrimination! Marmite has been feeding the British for more than 100 years. There is nothing wrong with it! Further, I have removed from my bookshelf my well-read copy of Hamlet and the complete works of Hans Christian Andersen. They have been relegated to a cardboard box until this injustice is resolved. I used to enjoy a Danish bacon buttie, with Lurpak butter. Washed down with a pint of Carlsberg! No longer! If your country wishes to play food nationalism, so be it! We Marmite lovers will not be insulted in this way! With the up-most sincerity, 1976 Child (well, I used my real name), Hove, East Sussex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Fair play to them, I'd ban it here if I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Another day, another reason to be outraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFrost Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Fair play to them, I'd ban it here if I could. Seconded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Hmm... If I was back there, I would never deprive myself of any form of bacon (Danish or not) - for any reason. Bovril is far superior anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 another day, same bellend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 can they do the same here please. its farmed from tramps poo shoots ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Hmm... If I was back there, I would never deprive myself of any form of bacon (Danish or not) - for any reason. Bovril is far superior anyway. I dont often get outraged by anything on this site, but thats going too far. Take a good hard look at yourself and have a word... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Gingeletiss, jack frost, lv saint - utterly clueless, fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Outrageous decision. We need to retaliate somehow. Should definately ban carlsberg, maybe lego too. Cheeky bastards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 I love marmite on toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 More marmite for proper English types then innit? Great news. I never trusted Daneland, Daneway or whatever with it in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chin Strain Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Seconded thirded. It's muck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 thirded. It's muck. Add yourself to the clueless crew, young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 I love Marmite. Didn't think much of the rather expensive Marmite XO (Extra Old). I love Marmite and strawberry jam on toast - is that strange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 I love Marmite. Didn't think much of the rather expensive Marmite XO (Extra Old). I love Marmite and strawberry jam on toast - is that strange? Marmite, cream cheese and crisp sandwiches are great. Also just marmite and peanut butter sandwiches aint bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Marmite does add a good bit of flavour to a cheese sandwich. Good in gravy as well. Marmite and peanut butter......hmm! Can't stand peanut butter (and haven't had it for about 30 years) but the sweet and sour thing would be similar to the strawberry jam I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 (edited) Marmite and dairylea on toast. Can't beat it! Edited 25 May, 2011 by andysstuff typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 They have banned it under a 2004 law barring the sale of foods with added vitamins - so it is also impossible to buy Ovaltine, Horlicks, Vegemite, Farley's rusks, and most Kelloggs cereals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Vegemite is sh*te, and the Aussies are never big enough to admit that it is far inferior to Marmite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Vegemite is sh*te, and the Aussies are never big enough to admit that it is far inferior to Marmite. Agreed. Tried it once and will never buy it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 I always stock up with marmite when visiting the UK. Love the stuff!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispypie Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Jees, i hope the ban doesn't spread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 There is only one use for Marmite. Spread VERY thinly in the centre ONLY on a piece of warm buttered toast with a perfectly soft poached egg on top. That is ONLY acceptable when you cannot get (or be arsed to make) a proper Eggs Benedict. Otherwise it is bleah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draino76 Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Hold on. Beans with marmite on toast. Grated mature cheddar on top. Under the grill for 1 minute then wallop. (add black pepper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Le Taxi Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Hold on. Beans with marmite on toast. Grated mature cheddar on top. Under the grill for 1 minute then wallop. (add black pepper) i am seriously salivating at this, like one of those big drooly dogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 Hold on. Beans with marmite on toast. Grated mature cheddar on top. Under the grill for 1 minute then wallop. (add black pepper) Yeah but Beans with a liberal splash of Worcestershire Sauce and a couple of drops of Tabasco (before cooking) are WAY better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 I've stopped eating pastry in protest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 25 May, 2011 Share Posted 25 May, 2011 I almost died of joy when I had my first jar for years since being in exile. I almost died of embarrassment when I tasted that crap and suddenly remembered what it really tasted like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Saint Posted 26 May, 2011 Share Posted 26 May, 2011 Before you start your boycotts, maybe you should get your facts straight: Marmite is NOT banned in Denmark. According to Danish law, any product that has added vitamins, minerals and other nutrients has to be approved by the ministry, before they are allowed to marked and advertise for their product in Denmark. Unilever, the producer of Marmite, has not applied for such a permit. Therefore, Marmite has been removed from the shelves. Marmite is only sold in specialty shops and not in supermarkeds in Denmark. Link to Danish Newpaper: http://politiken.dk/tjek/tjekmad/tjekmadartikler/ECE1291483/briter-i-danmark-mister-elsket-smoerepaalaeg/ According to Google Translate: The Danish Food Administration has decided that one of Britain's oldest and most beloved types of spreads to be eliminated from the Danish market, because manufacturers of Marmite, made from yeast and vitamins, has not sought to get the product approved in Denmark. "We got in March told to remove Marmite from the shelves along with Ovaltine, Horlicks and Shreddies" says Brian from Abigail's shop in Copenhagen politiken.dk. Abigail's is a Mecca for Brits living here who have homesick and miss home food. Marmite is at times also been sold in Danish supermarkets. Spreads developed from yeast The black, salts and vitamin-rich spreads were developed by Marmite Company in 1902 from brewer's yeast - which best comes from the brewery of Guinness. For millions of children in Britain and former colonies, the product is what pâté for Danish children. The name Marmite is believed to originate from the small earthenware jars in which the product was originally sold in (in French, is a marmite one pot). According to the Food Authority is the decision of slow sales of Marmite from the few Danish shops which carry the black gold that has added vitamins. "According to Danish regulations, foods with added vitamins, minerals and other substances may be approved by the Food Administration before they can be marketed in Denmark," writes National Food Administration in a press release. Has not sought approval from the Danish authorities Agency adds that Marmite as such is not prohibited, but the manufacturer, Unilever, has not sought approval from the Danish authorities and that the product must not be sold in Denmark. The same fate has reportedly surpassed Ovaltine - having previously sold in Danish pharmacies under the name Ovomaltine - Horlicks and Shreddies. Marmite has always been something that divides the waters, something you either love or hate. People smear a thin layer of toasted bread, using it as a quick spaghetti sauce or dilutes it even in water and consume it as a hot drink. Besides product culinary qualities have on vitamins kept the British forces in fighting form during two world wars. Used as dietary supplements in camps for prisoners of war During the First World War, Marmite part of soldiers' field rations, and hospitals and schools had it as a regular feature on the menu. During WWII it was used as supplements in camps for prisoners of war. In recent times, Marmite Company according to its own information sent large batches spreads to British troops in Kosovo to boost the morale among them. The British media are in turmoil over that Marmite has been 'banned'. In the Tuesday edition of the Daily Telegraph require multiple sources - with a twinkle his eye - a ban on importing Danish bacon to Britain as a countermeasure against Danish attacks on Marmite. "We'll have to ban the B & O facility (it's just Philips in a nice dress) and marinated herring. I can not think of any other of their things we need. We have our own excellent bacon. Ok, Sandy Toksvig may well be, "said one of the newspaper's sources. Sandi Toksvig, who is the daughter of Claus Toksvig, DR's former correspondent in London, a famous British comedian and radio host of the BBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 May, 2011 Share Posted 26 May, 2011 This is getting serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 May, 2011 Share Posted 26 May, 2011 I've stopped buying large dogs in protest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsaint Posted 26 May, 2011 Share Posted 26 May, 2011 I've stopped buying large dogs in protest I've stopped drawing politically sensitive cartoons of religious figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 May, 2011 Share Posted 26 May, 2011 http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/international/denmark-kicks-your-grandmother-in-the-face-201105253862/ Denmark kicks your grandmother in the face 25-05-11 DENMARK may as well have kicked your lovely old grandmother right in the teeth, it emerged last night. The small, poorly defended nation has banned Marmite, confirming its status as by far the worst and most perverted of all the Scandinavian countries. It is the latest move to de-Anglify Danish society following bans on Rice Krispies, Cannon and Ball, angry, drunken racism and complaining about everything all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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