Why are marshmallows called marshmallows?
Similarly one may ask, what were marshmallows originally made for?
Ancient Egyptians were said to be the first to make them, and eating them was a privilege strictly reserved for gods and for royalty, who used the root of the plant to soothe coughs and sore throats, and to heal wounds. The first marshmallows were prepared by boiling pieces of root pulp with honey until thick.
Also asked, is there marshmallow root in marshmallows?
Marshmallows can be made by incorporating marshmallow root powder from the marshmallow plant. Yes, there is actually a marshmallow plant, Althaea officinalis, and it has pretty white and pink flowers, and roots with herbal benefits!
The process gave marshmallows their cylindrical shape and it pumped even more air into them, giving them the soft-but-firm quality that we associate with the treat today. Kraft's "Jet Puffed" tagline rebranded this process, which subjects the marshmallow mixture to gas blasts at 200 pounds per square inch.