Common Questions

We use 100% recycled cardboard to make our tubs and the thinnest amount of poly-foil lining to protect the contents.

The plastic lid can be recycled as can the steel base. The cardboard tub itself has reached the end of its recyclability but is burned for energy.

If you don’t have to split your recycling then the whole tub and lid can be added to the rest of your recyclable waste.

We are aware that this is not ideal and we are working with our packaging suppliers to find a greener solution.

Our blue tub Engevita with B12 is grown on beet molasses that have been fortified with cyanocobalamin.

Cyanocobalamin is much more stable than the other forms of cobalamin and hence widely used for supplementation.

It is recognised as safe to use by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA).

The HVP (Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein) used in Marigold Vegetable Bouillon does not contain any MSG. The HVP contains only naturally formed glutamates that are derived from the raw materials used to make the HVP, namely soya and maize. Soya and maize are made up of fats, fibres, moisture, carbohydrates, proteins etc.

The proteins in wheat and maize are composed of amino acids such as leucine, phenylalanine and glutamic acid commonly found in food. Thus, the naturally occurring glutamates in HVP are derived from the naturally occurring glutamic acids in soya and maize protein.

The glutamates present in the HVP are not present in a concentrated form like MSG. They are naturally present in proportion to the other naturally occurring amino acids in the HVP. As the glutamates have not been added artificially, there is no need to declare anything more than HVP on the label.

Glutamate is an essential and vital constituent of the human body and occurs naturally in many foods such as the following:

• Peas
• Potatoes
• Tomato Juice
• Grape Juice
• Cheese
• Mother's Milk

The quantity of natural glutamate in an 8fl oz serving of Marigold Vegetable Bouillon, at a dilution of 18g per 1 litre, is equivalent to the amount of naturally occurring glutamate in: 5g of cheddar, 10g of Parmesan, a medium sized potato or a small glass of tomato or grape juice.

Indeed, one of the highest concentrations of naturally occurring glutamate is to be found in mother's milk!

In our organic Engevita, the folic acid is 100% folate, intrinsic to the product. All of the other Engevita variants have a mixture of 50% naturally occurring folate and 50% manufactured folic acid which is added to the molasses upon which the yeast is grown. According to labelling law, both elements are included under the heading of folic acid.

In our conventional variants, the beet molasses (upon which the yeast is grown) is fortified with extra vitamins and minerals resulting in a flavour that has a broader appeal. Organic regulations do not allow for this fortification process. Although the molasses is organic, it has a smaller range of nutrients for the yeast to feed on and absorb.

Thank you for your custom, but no. We only sell to trade customers, i.e. retailers, distributors, food manufacturers or foodervices companies. There are many online companies offering Marigold products for home delivery.

Unfortunately, a huge fire destroyed our warehouse and offices in September 2019. Thankfully no one was injured or worse however we stopped distribution of other brands with deliveries to shops and collections. Our energies are devoted to developing our much loved brand in this new phase of our existence.

Yes. Our most popular Engevita Nutritional Yeast Flakes and Bouillon are available in 25kg formats. We also have foodservice formats such as a 750g tub of Engevita with B12, 2kg tubs of bouillon and a 2kg tub of our instant gravy granules. Please contact us at info@marigoldhealth.co.uk if you are a trade customer and would like to order.

Based upon our research of Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs), we believe the product is suitable for children over the age of 18 months. We would always recommend examining the NRVs of individual nutrients and vitamins if you have any concerns.

We want to make sure there is a right Engevita for everyone. Our range includes:

• Marigold Engevita Protein Fibre Yeast (pink label). An unfortified nutritional yeast for consumers after an original health food. It’s inherently rich in fibre - as well as a complete protein containing all essential amino acids, but with no added vitamins.
• Marigold Engevita B12 Yeast Flakes (blue label). Our best seller. Fortified nutritional yeast, rich in folic acid, protein and fibre, with a unique recipe containing vitamin B12. This vitamin is essential in a vegan diet as it is required to produce red blood cells and prevent anaemia.
• Marigold Super Engevita Vit D B12 Yeast Flakes (green label). Our yeast with the highest nutritional content. Fortified nutritional yeast, containing all essential amino acids, fibre and significant amounts of vitamins & minerals. It includes B12, an important addition to any vegan diet. Tt contains innovative Vitamin D Yeast, created by exposing the yeast to UV light. This process naturally develops vitamin D2 in yeast, the ‘sunshine vitamin’, essential for immune system support and strong bones & teeth. Thanks to this unique method, Super Engevita Vit D B12 offers a vegan source of vitamin D.
• Marigold Organic Engevita Yeast Flakes (purple label). Our certified Organic nutritional yeast is unfortified yet remains high in folate, fibre and protein.

The fortified lines are more than 99% dried inactive yeast by weight with less than 1% of fortifications added during the fermentation process.

All Marigold Engevita products are ideal as an enriched natural food or as a functional ingredient in savoury dishes or superfood mixes, adding a delicious cheesy and nutty flavour to every meal. Ready to eat on its own or simply sprinkle on pasta, soups, stews, salads or popcorn to enhance their flavour.

We are committed to produce sustainable healthy foods with minimal environmental impact. In 2022 we’ve worked hard to improve our recipes to remove palm oil from the very few products still containing it. We are very proud to say that all of our products will be palm oil free in the first few months of 2023.

We have, unfortunately, faced very large cost increases to all aspects of our business – ingredients, packaging , labour and transport. It was necessary for us to make a choice – implement higher prices or reduce the content weight of the tubs. We chose the latter. We have simultaneously invested in new packing equipment to better maintain the flake structure. Therefore, although the weight on some Engevita lines have decreased, the volume (tub fill level) remains the same.