Marmite made illegal in Denmark

[The Northerner]

The strongly flavoured dark brown spread made from brewer's yeast has joined Rice Crispies, Shreddies, Horlicks and Ovaltine prohibited in Denmark under legislation forbidding the sale of food products with added vitamins as threat to public health.

Many well known breakfast cereal and drink brands have already been banned or taken off supermarket shelves after Danish legislation in 2004 restricted foods fortified with extra vitamins or minerals.

But Marmite had escaped notice as an exotic import for a small number of ex-pats until the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration telephoned Abigail's, a Copenhagen shop selling British food, to ban the famous yeast spread.

"I don't eat it myself, I don't like it but Marmite was one of our best selling products. Not a day goes by without someone coming in and asking for it," said Marianne Ørum, the shop owner.

"All the English people here are shaking their heads in disbelief and say that it is insane. I agree but it is the law. It's becoming impossible to run a business in this country. We are not allowed to do anything anymore. It is the way Denmark is going."

Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinknews/8533896/Marmite-made-illegal-in-Denmark.html

[tabatha]

1. That is bad. Really bad.

Free choice down the drain. I grew up eating Marmite, and had no side effects whatsoever.

In fact, I would say my good health was founded on healthy eating in my youth.

[malaise]

2. My father loved Marmite

He had it as a broth every day of the week before lunch

[tabatha]

11. After being in the States

for a few years, we visited Australia - and on the Quantas flight they had little containers of Marmite like others have of marmalade, etc. I felt right at home.

My Dad used to like Bovril soup.

[malaise]

14. Guess it's a Commonwealth thing

I was indifferent to it but the smell is still familiar. Never had Bovril soup - must ask my siblings.-

[KatyMan]

18. I love Bovril, and wish I could get it easily here in the US

But it is NOT anywhere near that abomination that is Marmite :)

[aquart]

3. Vitamins are a threat to public health?

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

7. I'm really curious about the rationale for that one.

I also wonder what happens if a Dane fills their trunk with the stuff in Germany or Sweden and drives back.

[pinboy3niner]

15. The trunk is too risky

The only safe way to go is to have marmite "mules" who swallow balloons full of the stuff before crossing the border.

[cali]

4. nanny statism to an absurd point.

and yes, I like a bit of marmite on buttered toast.

[jpak]

5. And so began the dreaded Danish Marmite Underground

:D

[chrisa]

6. First they came for the marmite

[makhno]

12. I think the smokers were first n/t

[truebrit71]

8. They can have my marmite when they pry it from my hot buttered toast...

...or my Jacob's Cream Crackers...

[makhno]

9. Jawohl, mein EU Kommandant!

Grist for the reactionary mill.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

17. Uh? The EU has nothing to do with it. It's a Denmark thing. -nt

[makhno]

23. Denmark is about as close as it gets to the epitome of a European nanny state

God knows the EU doesn't need that kind of shit from its members.

[Codeine]

10. Wait, what?

Added vitamins are bad? Are people having massive vitamin overdoses in the street? :shrug:

[Renew Deal]

13. I'm surprised this story didn't come out of San Francisco.

Though I'm sure they'll pick up on it.

[AsahinaKimi]

16. The Aussies love Vegemite.. I wonder

how many orders are being made to Kraft of Australia. I have some of that on my shelf, stuff has an amazing shelf life.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

19. So, if I visit you...

Will you just smile and give me a Vegemite sandwich?

[AsahinaKimi]

22. Fair dinkum!! Don't be Gobsmacked!

its all Good oil! I would add heaps of it for you, and not even act like a Jillaroo. I wouldnt want to be a knocker or a Mozzie, nor never serve you a Mystery Bag! Just wish ya a G'day mate! ^^


http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html

[chrisa]

24. They already came for the Vegemite!

It's banned in the US!!!1!!1!!! Oh noes!


(Many people actually believe that Vegemite is banned in the US for some reason)

[Shagbark Hickory]

20. Well if they have determined these products are harmful, isn't this what we want?

I say that's more like the legislation we need here. Ban the sale of all the harmful products.

[muriel_volestrangler]

29. They haven't tested the products at all

They claim that too many vitamins are bad for children and pregnant women, so they say any food with any added vitamins has to be specially approved. This means, for instance, the recipe for Corn Flakes in most countries.

[QC]

21. Marmite is delicious!

Anyone who would ban it is just not a good person!

[nosmokes]

25. to be fair, it *is* industrial waste.

made from the dregs of the beer brewing process.

[MattBaggins]

27. It's "Industrial" "Waste" because it's labelled so

Just as head cheese is considered waste to some people and a delicacy to others.

[LeftishBrit]

26. If so, it's ridiculous...

but I don't entirely trust the Torygraph on such stories. They are very anti-socialism, and have the same sort of attitude to the EU that American right-wingers do to the UN; and though their news reports used to be reliable they've gone down badly in the last few years.

I don't see how adding vitamins to food could in itself normally be a threat to public health (though vitamin A can be poisonous if taken in excess); and I love Marmite.

[IcyPeas]

28. assimilate... or leave [Denmark]

..."Recent comments from the Danish immigration minister, Søren Pind, that foreigners should "assimilate" or leave, coupled with the country's recent unilateral decision to reinstate border checks, have left some residents questioning the motivation behind the crackdown.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/24/denmark-bans-marmite