After a hard day of waging war with sword and battle axe, the ancient kings of England—Ethelred or Arthur, for example—no doubt comforted themselves with marshmallows. To them, however, marshmallows were not bite-size snacks of sugar and starch; rather, they were swamp plants whose sweet roots yielded a medicinal extract. For about eighteen centuries this plant was the only thing that the word marshmallow referred to; then, in the late nineteenth century, someone used the extract from the marshmallow root to make a sweet, spongy confection, and thus the modern marshmallow was born. The word marshmallow literally means a mallow found in a marsh, a mallow being a wild plant with a hairy stem and purple flowers. Beyond this, marsh derives from an Indo-European source meaning sea, a source that also developed into the Latin word for sea, mare, from which English derives marine and maritime; the word mallow, on the other hand, derives from the Latin name of the plant, malva.
Tropical plant that has showy pink flowers and mucilaginous sap.
Noted for its soothing qualities. For irritations and inflammations of the skin, throat, eyes, lungs and urinary organs.
Introducing a delightful confection known as marshmallow a white candy renowned for its elastic and spongy texture. The name itself harkens back to the marsh mallow plant, as its root once provided a gum that was utilized in its original production. However, modern marshmallows are typically crafted from a blend of sugar, corn syrup, starch, and either egg whites or gelatin. These ingredients come together to create the beloved treat we know today. Marshmallows hold a rich tradition of being roasted over an open fire on long sticks until they achieve a light browning on the outside and a gooey, delightful interior. Apart from their role in fireside enjoyment, they also serve as a versatile ingredient in frostings and desserts, adding a sweet and fluffy touch to culinary creations. Embrace the enchantment of marshmallows as they bring joy and delectable flavor to your favorite treats.