Marshmallow are soft, fluffy sweets made mainly from sugar, water, and gelatin, whipped into a light foam and shaped into small pieces.
🍬 What they are like
- Soft and spongy texture
- Very sweet taste
- White or pastel-colored cubes/cylinders (sometimes flavored)
🧁 Ingredients
- Sugar or corn syrup
- Gelatin (gives the “bounce”)
- Water
- Flavoring like vanilla
- Sometimes coated with cornstarch or powdered sugar
🔥 How they’re used
- Roasted over fire (campfire treat)
- In hot chocolate ☕
- In desserts like cakes, brownies, and rice crispy treats
- Melted for toppings or fillings
😋 Why people like them
- Fun, airy texture
- Melt quickly in the mouth or when heated
- Common in snacks and desserts worldwide
🌍 Fun fact
Marshmallows were originally made from the root of the marshmallow plant, but modern versions use gelatin instead.
