Marshmallow

Marshmallow is a soft, foamy confection made from sugar, glucose syrup, gelatin, and egg white or albumin. It has a characteristically light, airy texture and a sweet, neutral flavor. In the kitchen, it is used to garnish hot cocoa or warm milk, in baking, for example in s'mores, cakes, or rice crispy treats. When heated, it melts and caramelizes, taking on a golden color and a lightly toasted flavor. It comes in various sizes and colors. Originally, marshmallow was made from the juice of the marshmallow plant root. today synthetic gelling agents are used instead.