Are You Eating It Wrong? Why Food Experts Say You Should Stop Eating ‘Raw’ Marmite
For over a century, Marmite has reigned as a definitive British cupboard staple. Whether you adore its salty, umami-rich punch or simply cannot stomach the sight of it, the yeast-extract spread remains one of the UK’s most polarising culinary icons. While most devotees are content with a simple, thin scraping atop buttered toast, one content creator is challenging the nation to rethink how they consume this breakfast favourite.
Amy Sheppard, a cookbook author and food influencer with millions of followers, has sparked a lively debate online after declaring that the traditional way of eating the spread is flawed. In a viral video that has caught the attention of Marmite lovers everywhere, she insists: “You have got to stop eating raw Marmite.”
According to Sheppard, the secret to elevating the spread lies in heat. She claims that simply spreading the jar-fresh product onto cold toast is missing a major flavour opportunity, and she suggests that her unique “grilled” technique will “change your Sunday morning toast… forever.”
The ‘Baked’ Revolution
In her demonstration, Sheppard introduces a method she calls “grilled” or “baked” Marmite. The process is deceptively simple:
- Take two slices of bread and toast only one side under a grill (broiler).
- On the untoasted side, apply a generous layer of butter.
- Add a “nice, thick layer” of Marmite—significantly more than one might typically use.
- Place the slices, spread-side up, back under the grill until they become golden, crisp, and bubbling.
“When you grill it, it doesn’t look much different,” Sheppard explains in the video. “But the Marmite goes really sticky and gooey, and has this kind-of chewy, caramelised flavour to it. It’s so good.”
Sheppard is so confident in the transformation that she believes even those who identify as Marmite-haters might find themselves swayed by the mellowed, caramelised profile created by the heat.
A Nation of Marmite Tinkerer’s
The response to the tip has been electric, with devoted fans rushing to their kitchens to test the theory. “I eat Marmite every day for brekky. Going to try this,” one enthusiast commented, while others echoed the sentiment, eager to upgrade their morning routine.
The trend has also opened the floodgates for a broader discussion on the best ways to enjoy the spread. While some followers were busy debating the merits of [Marmite](https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/food/2243443/marmite-uk-raw” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow) in its raw state, others offered their own culinary hacks. Suggestions included pairing the savoury spread with peanut butter and crispy bacon, elevating it with a poached egg, or even using it as a secret weapon for steaks—spreading it on the cooked side of the meat while it rests to impart a deep, savoury richness.
Whether or not the “grilled” method becomes a household standard, it is clear that for a product as divisive as Marmite, the conversation is rarely ever finished. For now, however, it seems the humble slice of toast is getting a serious, bubbling upgrade.
