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Island Life: Tune in, turn on, score some Vogels.

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  • Hilary Stace,

    Of course not, Sacha, such violence is not OK.

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report

  • Steve Barnes,

    Marmite?

    Haven't checked Marmite but Vegemite contains 50% of your daily needs of vit B9 per serving.
    Apparently.
    ;-)

    Peria • Since Dec 2006 • 5521 posts Report

  • David Slack,

    (Quietly) How much, Steve?

    Devonport • Since Nov 2006 • 599 posts Report

  • Sam F,

    I don't mind if they put folate in my bread but who asked permission to put palm oil in my chocolate?

    I see that Cadbury have taken it upon themselves to put a full-page ad in the Herald, talking about how the smaller bars are for the good of consumers (such a shame the retailers still charge you the same for less chocolate, not our fault!) and how they've added a small amount of "pure vegetable fat", sourced sustainably of course. A bit late to try and put out that PR fire, folks, I gave up on your product a couple of months ago...

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 1611 posts Report

  • Steve Barnes,

    (Quietly) How much, Steve?

    100μg per serving based on a 5g serving equivelent to 2000μg per 100 gms.
    Or so it says, in really really tiny tiny print on the jar.
    (had to get a magnifying glass 'cos my glasses just ain't that strong.)

    Peria • Since Dec 2006 • 5521 posts Report

  • Hilary Stace,

    Steve- Marmite is the same as vegemite. This is what slightly irritates me about this whole controversy. We have been encouraged to eat Vegemite and Marmite for ever because of the B vitamins they contain, including Folate (B9). Yet in bread it suddenly becomes evil.

    The most dangerous thing about Marmite is probably the caramel additive it contains.

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report

  • Hilary Stace,

    I mean - Marmite has the same amount of folate as vegemite. A couple of smears would give you the same 'dose' (Katherine Rich's term) as several slices of those folate-poisoned bread slices.

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report

  • JackElder,

    This reminds me of an acquaintance of mine (well, FOAF) who used to decant marmite into an appropriate receptacle and sell it to teenagers as "very sticky cannabis resin".

    Wellington • Since Mar 2008 • 709 posts Report

  • Alastair Jamieson,

    The most dangerous thing about Marmite is probably the caramel additive it contains.

    Unless you have haemochromatosis, in which case it'd be the iron...

    (So glad you clarified that it isn't the taste of marmite & vegemite that are the same - that really would've been the thread that wouldn't die...)

    Auckland • Since Jan 2007 • 99 posts Report

  • Kyle Matthews,

    (So glad you clarified that it isn't the taste of marmite & vegemite that are the same - that really would've been the thread that wouldn't die...)

    Restrain. Must. Not. Gaaah!

    Since Nov 2006 • 6243 posts Report

  • David Slack,

    the taste of marmite & vegemite

    I'm Vegemite only. I use Marmite to lube my bike chain.

    Devonport • Since Nov 2006 • 599 posts Report

  • Hilary Stace,

    I grew up with Vegemite, but now buy Marmite as it is more patriotic (NZ made). Whatever brand, we like it thick with lots of folate.

    Wgtn • Since Jun 2008 • 3229 posts Report

  • buzzy,

    Please, someone teach the Coalition of Parents of Children with Spina Bifida to use a spell checker. Postrate? Maybe the dictionary currently keeping David's table level could be put to some use...

    Wellington • Since Apr 2009 • 20 posts Report

  • Steve Barnes,

    Steve- Marmite is the same as vegemite.

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    Tizn't

    Peria • Since Dec 2006 • 5521 posts Report

  • Steve Barnes,

    I grew up with Vegemite, but now buy Marmite as it is more patriotic (NZ made).

    Pah. REAL Marmite is British I tell you, British. (isert "Land of Hope and Glory here) The Cacky stuff those Seventh Day Adventurers make is just not the same (as either Vegemite or REAL Marmite)
    Away with you, heretic.

    Peria • Since Dec 2006 • 5521 posts Report

  • Sacha,

    News: Minister Wilkinson does not eat bread. Not news: Hide claiming credit for being right all along.

    Wilkinson, who does not eat bread because she is gluten intolerant, said in a statement she was aware of Rodney Hide's concerns.

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report

  • Steve Barnes,

    she is gluten intolerant

    Or just plain intolerant?

    Peria • Since Dec 2006 • 5521 posts Report

  • Sacha,

    Buy you a beer for that one.

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 19745 posts Report

  • Amy Gale,

    Practically every Western Country fortifies it bread in this way, including the home of freedom and the conspiracy theory the United States.

    High on my list of things that NZ should not aspire to is having bread like the US.

    Quality issues aside, I'd be inclined to ask whether there's any record that homework has really been done on the rate of bread-eating among women in the fertile age range. Because if I had to guess, I'd estimate it as: pretty low.

    My top pick for a fortification candidate would probably be coffee.

    tha Ith • Since May 2007 • 471 posts Report

  • 3410,

    High on my list of things that NZ should not aspire to is having bread like the US.

    Auckland • Since Jan 2007 • 2618 posts Report

  • Gareth Ward,

    I'd be inclined to ask whether there's any record that homework has really been done on the rate of bread-eating among women in the fertile age range. Because if I had to guess, I'd estimate it as: pretty low.

    Not sure of the relative merits, but it certainly worked in the US. CDC study suggested "Data from the 1999--2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicated that median serum folate* concentrations in nonpregnant women of childbearing age had increased substantially, compared with concentrations during a period (1988--1994) before fortification was mandated"

    Auckland, NZ • Since Mar 2007 • 1727 posts Report

  • Emma Hart,

    My top pick for a fortification candidate would probably be coffee.

    The number one blurgifier for morning sickness-suffering pregnant women, in my experience anyway.

    Christchurch • Since Nov 2006 • 4651 posts Report

  • B Jones,

    Not to mention coffee is on the list of things that you probably shouldn't have too much of if you're in your first trimester (more than 2 a day increases your risk of miscarriage). As are RTDs and a number of other suggestions that don't really survive second consideration.

    Wellington • Since Nov 2006 • 976 posts Report

  • David Slack,

    Is it not the few months preceding conception that they're interested in, though?

    Devonport • Since Nov 2006 • 599 posts Report

  • Danielle,

    You're supposed to take folic acid right up until the end of the first trimester, aren't you?

    (Do this, do that, do the other. It's as if no one was born before pregnancy vitamin supplements and lists of prohibited foods. My mother tells hair-raising tales of her gynecologist chainsmoking across the desk at her prenatal appointments. He also recommended she have a glass of whisky every night before bed! Ah, South America in the 1970s...)

    Charo World. Cuchi-cuchi!… • Since Nov 2006 • 3828 posts Report

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