Marmite vs Soy sauce
A side-by-side guide to substituting Soy sauce for Marmite (or vice versa).
Use 0.5 tsp of Soy sauce for every 1 tsp of Marmite.
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Soy sauce
Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp)
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Notes: Use ½ tsp soy sauce per 1 tsp Marmite. Similar umami and saltiness but liquid consistency; works in stocks and gravies.
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Use ½ tsp soy sauce per 1 tsp Marmite. Similar umami and saltiness but liquid consistency; works in stocks and gravies. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp).
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Yes — Use ½ tsp soy sauce per 1 tsp Marmite. Similar umami and saltiness but liquid consistency; works in stocks and gravies. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp).
Use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Use ½ tsp soy sauce per 1 tsp Marmite..
Soy sauce is one of the options SubSwap lists for Marmite. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Marmite substitutes.
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