The marshmallow is a confection that, in its modern form, typically consists of sugar or corn syrup, water, gelatin that has been pre-softened in hot water, dextrose, and flavorings, whipped to a spongy consistency. The traditional recipe used an extract from the mucilaginous root of the marshmallow plant, a shrubby herb (Althaea officinalis), instead of gelatin; the mucilage was used to soothe sore throats.^[1][2] For the confection, see marshmallow. ... The term confectionery refers to food items rich in sugar. ... This article is about sugar as food and as an important and widely-traded commodity. ... Tate & Lyle brand Corn Syrup being moved by tank car Corn syrup is a syrup, made using corn (maize) starch as a [feedstock], and composed mainly of [glucose]. A series of two [enzyme|enzymatic] reactions are used to convert the corn starch to corn syrup. ... For the art collective, see Gelitin. ... A space-filling model of glucose Glucose, a simple monosaccharide sugar, is one of the most important carbohydrates and is used as a source of energy in animals and plants. ... Herbal extract is a liquid solution of herbs and alcohol. ... Mucilage is a thick gluey substance, often produced by plants. ... For the confection, see marshmallow. ... A broom shrub in flower A shrub or bush is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of woody plant, distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, usually less than 6 m tall. ... For other uses, see Herb (disambiguation). ... For the art collective, see Gelitin. ... Mucilage is a thick gluey substance, often produced by plants. ... Sore Throat were a British noisegrind band, credited with contributing to the creation of that genre. ...

Commercial marshmallows are a late-nineteenth-century innovation. Since Doumak's patented extrusion process of 1948, marshmallows are extruded as soft cylinders, cut in sections and rolled in a mix of finely powdered cornstarch and confectioner's sugar (icing sugar). Not all brands coat their marshmallows in confectioner's sugar. Most of the current brands of commercially available marshmallows, in the US and Canada, are made and copacked by Kraft Foods and Doumak, Inc, under such names as Jet-Puffed, Campfire, Kidd and numerous "private label" store brands. Kraft Foods Inc. ... Doumak Inc. ...

Marshmallows are also used in hot chocolate or café mocha (mochachino), Mallomars, Peeps and other candy, Rice Krispie treats, ice cream flavors such as Rocky Road, and S'mores, on top of candied yams during Thanksgiving, and in several other foodstuffs. Americans eat about 90 million pounds of marshmallows a year.^[2] For the beverage, see Hot chocolate. ... Milk and coffee mixing in a Latte A Café mocha is a variant of a cafe latte. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Chocolate-covered marshmallow wafer. ... Look up Peeps in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... treat squares Rice Krispie treats prior to being cut into single-serving bars Rice krispie treats are a sweet dessert or snack made from rice krispies, melted margarine or butter, melted marshmallows, and vanilla. ... Missing image Ice cream is often served on a stick Boxes of ice cream are often found in stores in a display freezer. ... Rocky road ice cream is a chocolate flavor, recently ranked tenth in popularity in the United States. ... A smore is a traditional campfire treat consisting of a roasted marshmallow and a slab of chocolate, sandwiched between two pieces of Graham cracker. ... Yams at Brixton market Yam is the common name for some species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae). ... For other uses, see Thanksgiving (disambiguation). ...

Roasted or toasted marshmallows

Roasting a marshmallow over a campfire.

A popular camping or backyard tradition in the United States, Canada, Australia and the UK is the toasting or roasting of marshmallows over a campfire or other source of an open flame. A marshmallow is placed on the end of a stick or skewer or antler and held over the fire, with care toward safety, until it turns golden brown. This creates a caramelized outer skin with a liquid, melted layer underneath. According to individual preference, the marshmallows are heated to various degrees—from a gentle toasting to burning the outer layer. Either the toasted marshmallow can be eaten whole or the outside layer can be consumed separately and the marshmallow toasted again. S'mores are made by placing the toasted marshmallow atop a slice of chocolate which is placed between two graham crackers. Some companies such as The Hershey Company mass produce prepackaged S'mores. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 421 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (726 × 1034 pixel, file size: 127 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 421 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (726 × 1034 pixel, file size: 127 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Wikibooks Transwiki has more about this subject: Campfire A campfire in a fire pit A campfire is a fire lit at a campsite, usually in a fire ring. ... A stick generally refers to a long, slender piece of wood, usually a branch from a tree without the leaves that may be refined. ... Grilled beef satay A skewer is a thin metal or wood stick used to hold small pieces of food together while grilling. ... For the Poet Laureate of Milwaukee, see Antler (Poet). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In physics, melting is the process of heating a solid substance to a point (called the melting point) where it turns into a liquid. ... This article is about the chemical reaction combustion. ... // For eat or EAT as an abbreviation or acronym, see EAT. In general terms, eating (formally, ingestion) is the process of consuming nutrition, i. ... A common Smore A smore is a traditional campfire treat popular in the United States and Canada, consisting of a roasted marshmallow and a slab of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. ... For other uses, see Chocolate (disambiguation). ... The graham cracker was developed in 1829 in Bound Brook, New Jersey, by Presbyterian minister Rev. ... The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), until April 2005 Hershey Foods Corporation,[5] commonly called Hersheys, is Americas largest chocolate company. ... A common Smore A smore is a traditional campfire treat popular in the United States and Canada, consisting of a roasted marshmallow and a slab of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. ...

Marshmallows and vegetarians

Marshmallows were originally made with the extract of the homonymous plant (marsh mallow) acting as a gelling agent. Most commercially manufactured marshmallows use gelatin instead of real marshmallow extract because of the expense. Many vegetarians avoid gelatin, as it is usually derived from animal hides or bones. Commercial kosher pareve marshmallows may also be considered unsuitable for vegetarians; they usually use fish gelatin. However, fish is deemed not to be meat in kashrut, so they are an option for some, including those of the Hindu faith, who often avoid bovine by-products. For the confection, see marshmallow. ... Look up agent in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For the art collective, see Gelitin. ... For animals adapted to eat primarily plants, sometimes referred to as vegetarian animals, see Herbivore. ... Rawhide is a hide or animal skin that has not been exposed to tanning and thus is much lighter in color than treated animal hides. ... This article is about the skeletal organs. ... The circled U indicates that this can of tuna is certified kosher by the Union of Orthodox Congregations. ... For other uses, see Fish (disambiguation). ... The circled U indicates that this product is certified as kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU). ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... This article is about Hinduism. ... A by-product is a secondary or incidental product deriving from a manufacturing process or chemical reaction, and is not the primary product or service being produced. ...

It is possible to make marshmallows without gelatin by making them the traditional way, by using powdered marshmallow root (or by boiling chopped marshmallow roots in water), egg whites, cane sugar, and vanilla extract, although marshmallow root may be difficult to obtain. They also can be made using commercially-available gelatin alternatives. Other vegetable gums often make an unsatisfactory product that does not have the spring or firmness expected of gelatin-based marshmallows. Some marshmallows marketed as appropriate for vegans are made using carrageenan and agar as gelling agents.^[3] For the art collective, see Gelitin. ... Albumen redirects here. ... Species Ref: ITIS 42058 as of 2004-05-05 Sugarcane is one of six species of a tall tropical southeast Asian grass (Family Poaceae) having stout fibrous jointed stalks whose sap at one time was the primary source of sugar. ... For other uses, see Vanilla (disambiguation). ... For the art collective, see Gelitin. ... Natural gums are polysaccharides of natural origin, capable of causing a large viscosity increase in solution, even at small concentrations. ... Vegan redirects here. ... Carrageenans or carrageenins (pronounced ) are a family of linear sulphated polysaccharides extracted from red seaweeds. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Look up Agent in Wiktionary, the free dictionary An agent is an autonomous entity with an ontological commitment and agenda of its own. ...

Marshmallow fluff and other less firm marshmallow products generally contain little or no gelatin, which mainly serves to allow the familiar marshmallow confection to retain its shape. They generally use egg whites instead. Non-gelatin versions of this product may be consumed by ovo vegetarians. Marshmallow creme is a uniqely American food item. ... The term confectionery refers to food items rich in sugar. ... Albumen redirects here. ... Ovo vegetarians are vegetarians who eat eggs but not meat or dairy products. ...

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• Marshmallow creme
• Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
• Chubby Bunny, children's game involving marshmallows
• Mallo Cup a chocolate cup with a soft marshmallow core made by Boyer.

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References

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External links

• The Marshmallow Explained at HowStuffWorks.com
• National Confectioners Association: The Marshmallow.