What are the ingredients in a marshmallow?”
The marshmallow is a confection that, in its modern form, typically consists of sugar or corn syrup, water, gelatin that has been softened in hot water, dextrose, and flavorings, whipped to a spongy consistency. One commonly proposed theory about the origin of marshmallow holds that 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. However, while concoctions of all parts of the plant have been used as medicine, a more likely origin for the modern sweet can be found in old recipes: Stems of marsh mallow were peeled to reveal the soft and spongy pith with a texture similar to manufactured marshmallow. This pith was boiled in sugar syrup and dried to produced a soft, chewy confection. Commercial marshmallows are a late-nineteenth-century innovation. Since Doumak’s patented extrusion process of 1948, marshmallows are extruded as soft cylinders, c
artificial colour artificial flavour corn syrup dextrose gelatin modified corn starch natural flavour sugar tetrasodium pyrophosphate water And here’s a recipe, if you want home made: (http://www.recipezaar.com/Homemade-Marshmallows-15589) Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup cold water 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract confectioners’ sugar (for dusting) Directions 1Combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer with whisk attachment. 2Let it stand 30 minutes. 3Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup of water in a small heavy saucepan; place over low heat and stir until sugar has dissolved. 4Wash down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to dissolve sugar crystals. 5Clip on candy thermometer; raise heat to high. 6Cook syrup without stirring until it reaches 244° (firm ball stage). 7Immediately remove pan from heat. 8With mixer on low speed, sl
The marshmallow is a confection that, in its modern form, typically consists of sugar or corn syrup, water, gelatin that has been softened in hot water, dextrose, and flavorings, whipped to a spongy consistency. One commonly proposed theory about the origin of marshmallow holds that 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. 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.
