Perennial herbaceous plant (Althaea officinalis) of the mallow family, native to eastern Europe and northern Africa and naturalized in North America. Found usually in marshy areas near the sea, the marsh mallow has strongly veined, heart-shaped or oval leaves and pinkish flowers borne on stalks about 6 ft (1.8 m) tall. The root was formerly processed to make marshmallows
An American confection made from sugar gelatin, corn syrup, gum arabic, and flavoring Some add egg whites for additional fluffiness Marshmallows used to be made from the sweetened extract of the roots of the marshmallow plant
A type of confectionery consisting of sugar or corn syrup, beaten egg whites, gelatin that has been pre-softened in water, gum arabic and flavorings, whipped to a spongy consistency
Marshmallows are sweets made from marshmallow. a very soft light white or pink sweet, made of sugar and egg white (marshmallow type of plant whose root contains a sweet substance once used in candy (11-21 centuries), from merscmealwe)
A confection made from corn syrup, egg whites, gelatin, and other agents Typically dusted with powdered sugar Marshmallow creme is marshmallow which has not been "puffed" to dry it's surface Previously marshmallow was made from the root of the Mallow plant In today's society, no Mallows are killed in the production of marshmallows - mini or otherwise