Marshmallows comes from “marsh – mallow”, la swamp mallow, a plant used since ancient times for its soothing properties. “From its root one obtained gelatinous substance which, already in Ancient Egypt, was mixed with honey as a natural remedy. In the nineteenth century, in Francethis preparation turned into a sweet and soft pasta. With the industrialization of the twentieth century, the plant extract was replaced by gelatin and sugargiving life to the modern marshmallow: an iconic dessert, now far from its healthy origins” explains Doctor Vincenzo Longobardinutritionist at MioDottore.
