eric1000 Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 EATING MARMITE STOPS MOSQUITOES BITING YOU Apr 17 2004 By Heln Cook MARMITE could be the key to a bite-free holiday according to health experts - because, like some of us, mosquitoes hate it. Public health consultant Dr Martin Schweiger revealed his secret weapon for the launch of a new advice leaflet for travellers. When we eat it our skin gives off an odour undetectable to humans but repulsive to mosquitoes. Dr Schweiger told a meeting of Co-op members in Leeds: "It's nothing to do with spreading it on the skin. The effect of eating it could be linked to the vitamin B1 thiamine it contains. This theory is supported by the rise of malaria in countries where rice has been dehusked and the thiamine-rich outer coating is discarded." The vegetarian spread made from brewer's yeast celebrated its centenary in 2002. Early last century scientists found it was a good source of five B vitamins, including B12 which helps prevent anaemia, and folic acid. It was given to soldiers during both World Wars to keep them healthy. A Marmite spokesman said: "You either love it or hate it and mosquitoes are clearly not in the former category." One piece of advice from Marmite is only eat it spread THINLY on toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 good coz i have 2 massive tubs of it in the fridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 See, Marmite IS the one! Vegishite doesn't cut the cake boys... Bash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 that vegimite stuff is disgusting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Marmite, Vegishiite............ they're both disgusting. But I suppose if you smear it all over it will keep the mossies away. And everyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAsiaHand Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I thought the stuff was made out of dead mosquitoes to start with. Maybe that explains it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringer Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 the english have such adolescent tastes, really marmite should be used for patching inner tubes or rat poison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 the english have such adolescent tastes, really marmite should be used for patching inner tubes or rat poison. It'd kill a mangy soi dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IT Manager Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 You can't patch rat poison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 the english have such adolescent tastes, really marmite should be used for patching inner tubes or rat poison. but you can kill a rat with an inner tube.... Bash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 like there advertising says, "you either love it or hate it" and thet're still laughing all the way to the bank, i did'nt realize you had to be english to have adolescent tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 It must be the Marmite that is keeping me so young and adolesant looking, I also put it on my nipples, the wifey loves it Bash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 It must be the Marmite that is keeping me so young and adolesant looking, I also put it on my nipples, the wifey loves itBash I've heard you described in a different fashion to that by another forumer Bash, maybe it's the fishing that keeps you young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 The same thing was stated on a BBC program many years ago. Their recommendation was to eat marmite sandwiches and plenty of beer 'cos that has Vitamin B as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 makes sense really. The Brit SAS have been using Vit B12 since the fifties as a mossie repellant, seems to work very well in the jungles of malaysia, it does make your pee very orange and smelly though. And by the way I had Marmite on my toast this very morning, I had the urge what with all these postings, put scrambled eggs on top and little bits of bacon too.... mmmmm Bash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1p Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Kids swear by Marmite soldiers... I get bitten. Now I know why.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up2U Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Should keep away from kids, then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swishtz Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 It is the yeast, taking Brewers Yeast tablets has the same effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric1000 Posted April 19, 2004 Author Share Posted April 19, 2004 makes sense really.The Brit SAS have been using Vit B12 since the fifties as a mossie repellant, seems to work very well in the jungles of malaysia, it does make your pee very orange and smelly though. And by the way I had Marmite on my toast this very morning, I had the urge what with all these postings, put scrambled eggs on top and little bits of bacon too.... mmmmm Bash Thats great , but did you know how its made ?? Its a black industrial sludge a by product of the brewing industry . They didnt know what to do with it years ago ,then some bright spark had the idea of adding some flavourings and selling it as a food product . And voila Marmite was born ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodypaul Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 Cats love it too ....................... so smear some on your bell end and you will never need to pay for a BG again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 Cats love it too ....................... so smear some on your bell end and you will never need to pay for a BG again!! but dont be handling anchovies or sardines first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieGuy83 Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 God, Marmite and Promite are nothing compaired to the Aussie Tar of Vegemite. Nothings better then vegemite on toast with scrambled eggs mmmmmm. " Were happy little vegemites , happy as can be. We all enjoy our vegemite for breakfast, lunch and tea ... da da da da deeeeeeeeeeeeee ." ( happy little vegemite - theme song ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 sounds like a love-in for dust mites and acute asthma sufferers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoongJohn Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 I've been married to a Thai for more than 40 years and I STILL have to leave the house when she's brewing up one of her bamboo shoot concoctions. Vegemite is ambrosia in comparison - and if it acts as an insect repellent as well, that can only be good news! Question - can you buy Vegemite in Thailand, or should I bring my own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 It is the yeast, taking Brewers Yeast tablets has the same effect But they are a bugger to spread on toast in the mornings... Get over it Ozzies, Marmite is THE one Vegishite Basher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 my mate marmite, your <deleted> vegamite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 I've been married to a Thai for more than 40 years and I STILL have to leave the house when she's brewing up one of her bamboo shoot concoctions. Vegemite is ambrosia in comparison - and if it acts as an insect repellent as well, that can only be good news! Question - can you buy Vegemite in Thailand, or should I bring my own? You can certainly buy it in Bangkok around Sukhumvit supermarkets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 I've been married to a Thai for more than 40 years and I STILL have to leave the house when she's brewing up one of her bamboo shoot concoctions. Vegemite is ambrosia in comparison - and if it acts as an insect repellent as well, that can only be good news! Question - can you buy Vegemite in Thailand, or should I bring my own? You can certainly buy it in Bangkok around Sukhumvit supermarkets. Vegemite is for the more discerning of yeast eaters. Marmite is for the soapdodgers, they can't smell it because of their overpowering BO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazey Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 I just want to clarify one thing Marmite & toast topped with scrambled eggs ? sounds tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 cheese, onion & marmite sandwiches made in a sandwich toaster, (or cheese, onion & lea & perrins worcester sauce) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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