Nutritionist on Danish Marmite ban (2024)

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Why was Marmite banned in Denmark? ›

The savoury spread Marmite has been banned in Denmark because of the number of added vitamins and minerals it contains. Nutritionist Nicole Berberian discusses the product's health properties, and considers why the Danish authorities may have banned it.

Denmark BANS Marmite... because it has too many vitamins.

Spices and Condiments. Dried spices are a safe bet, but not if they're from the citrus family (lemon, lime, orange). Common condiments (ketchup, mustard) are allowed, as are marmite and vegemite.

We learnt late last year that Pioneer Foods, the manufacturers of Marmite, had decided to discontinue supply because of the decline in demand for fish paste. A bit of a difficult one to swallow considering the outcry. In early 2022 there was none of the fish spread left to buy.

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In the early 1910's Marmite tried to spread to many different area's. Marmite Incorporated in America called it Vegex (America always had this habit of using different names for UK items). They brought out cubes as well as the spread.

The biggest concern would likely come from its high sodium content. Just five grams of marmite is approximately 7% of a person's recommended daily dose of sodium, which means that eating too much Marmite may lead to hypernatremia, or sodium poisoning.

Just five grams of marmite is approximately 7% of a person's recommended daily dose of sodium, which means that eating too much Marmite may lead to hypernatremia, or sodium poisoning. Most healthy adults cannot keep down enough salt to poison themselves, so this problem is rare.

Many years ago it was also banned in Norway – something to do with the high salt content (which is ironic considering the Norwegians eat salt with everything).

So what is the difference between Vegemite and Marmite? Both offer a rich source of Vitamin B complex, are consumed in a similar way and have an intense flavour that you either love or hate. Vegemite, however, contains some different ingredients and has a thicker texture compared with Marmite.

Why is Marmite illegal in Canada? ›

The problem with the products, according to a letter Badger received by the CFIA, was that they were “enriched with vitamins and minerals,” which made them illegal in Canada.