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Sweet fun with marshmallow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children’s favorite marshmallow sweets (and not just theirs we think) have a very interesting, millennial history. The name of these “marshmallow” candies comes from the plant Marshmallow, which can be seen in parts of Europe, North Africa and Asia and grows in swamps and other wetlands.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s not known exactly when marshmallows were invented as a type of candy, but records of similar treats date back to 2000 BC. They originally appeared as healing candy due to plant\u2019s properties to soothe cough and sore throat as well as cure wounds. The first candy was made by cooking pieces of pulp from the root of the plant mixed with honey. Whether used for candy or medicine, marshmallow production is limited to a small scale. In the mid 19th century marshmallow makes its way to France, where confectioners change the use of the plant from mainly medical purposes, to candies consumed by adults. Owners of small candy stores found that mixing the juice of white marshmallow with egg whites and corn syrup results in a puffy sweet candy. This is how marshmallows are born in the shape we all know today. The French name of this candy is P\u00e2te de Guimauve. Drying and making of the candy took from one to two days before production of the final product and it was later sold in the form of a ribbon. The separation of the extract from the marshmallow was a laborious process and that\u2019s why in the late 19th century it was replaced by a mixture of gelatin and corn starch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 1948 Alex Dumak patented extrusion of the candy through pipes. The pipes produce long ropes of a mixture of marshmallow which are then cooled. The cooled ribbons are then cut into equal in size and shape pieces and then packed.  These candies were originally sold in a metal box. Later, thanks to the technical revolution, the production of marshmallow increases and with its lower price, it becomes available for mass use.
Today marshmallow is usually made up of four ingredients – sugar, water, air and a gelling agent (usually gelatin). The type of sugar and the gelling agent vary depending on desired characteristics. Various flavors and colorants can be added and turned into tempting and colorful puffies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marshmallow, except as a candy and for direct consumption, can be prepared in various ways. Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n