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Marshmallow: description, application, benefits

Marshmallow is a traditional American confectionery product that tastes like a soufflé or marshmallow. The delicacy from the USA may resemble marshmallows (due to the presence of egg white in some recipes), but its consistency is literally more airy. In the 21st century, marshmallows are used as an independent “snack”, an additive to drinks, and a decoration for desserts and cakes. The product with a soft structure is available in different shapes and colors, expanding the capabilities of beginners and professional confectioners.

How to select and store

Choosing candies is easy. High-quality marshmallows are elastic, viscous, homogeneous sweets, packaged in transparent bags or jars.

Candies should be stored in a cool place, protected from moisture and air. They also tolerate freezing well for longer storage.

Spirals

Airy marshmallow pillows are something that will bring joy to the whole family and will successfully complement both everyday and holiday menus. Children's parties, parties, outdoor picnics and just morning coffee will become brighter and tastier. Hurry up and try it!

Story

A number of sources indicate that the first “American marshmallow” was a medicinal extract of Althea root, a herbaceous plant of the Malvaceae family (hence the name “marsh mallow”). There are references that back in Ancient Egypt, the elite and members of society “close to the gods” used a decoction of the roots to treat coughs, relieve sore throats and heal wounds.

In the 19th century, the owners of confectionery shops in France invented their own method of making a “sponge-soft” dessert mass: the dried roots of the plant were beaten with sugar, water and egg whites.

The discovery of new technologies in the food industry made it possible to launch mass production of familiar confectionery products in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century. The healing ingredients were replaced by practical ones - corn syrup, starch, gelatin.

The light, sweet delicacy has become a favorite among residents of the United States. They take it on hikes, on picnics, and treat it to children and guests. Marshmallows can be cooked and can be part of unexpected desserts.

With egg white

• Time: 20 minutes.
• Number of servings: 4 persons.
• Calorie content of the dish: 300 kcal.
• Purpose: for breakfast.
• Cuisine: Russian.
• Difficulty: easy.

Another marshmallow recipe that is suitable for those who are on a diet, but still want to enjoy something sweet. The secret is that you can add as much sweetener to this airy treat as you like . It is best to cool egg whites before beating. This way they will respond better to your efforts and reduce the time you spend using the mixer.

Ingredients:

• egg white – 3 pcs.;
• gelatin – 30 g;
• powdered sugar – 100 g;
• cornstarch for sprinkling;
• vanillin;
• water – 60 ml.

Cooking method:

1. Pour gelatin with water and leave to swell.
2. Beat the whites into a thick foam.
3. Heat the gelatin and add powdered sugar.
4. Gently pour the gelatin into the egg whites, whisking with a mixer.
5. Add vanillin, continue beating gelatin and egg whites.
6. Pour the resulting mixture into molds or place in an even layer.
7. Sprinkle the finished marshmallows with cornstarch and powdered sugar.

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Composition and nutritional value

The molecular structure is a simple sugar syrup, whipped with stabilizing agents (polysaccharides, etc.). A typical marshmallow consists of: sugar, water, air (!), a foaming agent (usually protein), flavorings and/or colors (at the manufacturer's discretion). The type of sugar or agent used depends on the characteristics of the product laid down by the technologists. Can be used:

1. Albumin is a protein mixture of egg whites that creates a “sponge effect.”
2. Gelatin is an aerating protein that consists of collagen and when combined with water forms a thermally reversible gel. This is why marshmallows can literally melt right on your tongue.
3. Corn syrup (glucose syrup) – prevents crystallization of other sugars in the composition, eliminates excessive sweetness and improves aftertaste.
4. Invert sugar – makes marmshallow soft and prevents it from drying out due to the high moisture content in the molecules.

The structure of marshmallow resembles a sweet sponge filled with air microbubbles (which reaches 50% in the composition of the treat). All this gives an amazing taste and special sensations.

Nutritional value of marshmallows:

Marshmallow is not marshmallow

Although the American delicacy is similar in appearance to the marshmallows and marshmallows familiar in Russia, it differs in composition and has its own peculiarity: when heated, the right marshmallows do not flow, but slowly melt, retaining their taste and acquiring a delicate texture, and when fried over coals they become crusty on the outside.

The choice of the GUANDY brand was not accidental. Specialists of the importing company tried marshmallow samples from all over the world: most of the options either tasted of starch, were too sugary, or had a less pleasant texture, or did not have the temperature properties of marshmallow at all... And GUANDY products pleased us with their premium quality.

Use Cases

Marshmallow is a ready-made product that can be consumed “out of the package” as a dessert. The unique taste, the presence of melting components in the composition, the airy consistency and convenient shape open up a lot of possibilities for using the product.

Additive

Marshmallows can be decorated with a glass of cocoa for children, added to an alcoholic cocktail or Irish coffee with whiskey, or made part of a warming rum or cognac tea. The sugar base of the treat gives the drinks the right balance of sweetness.

Classic recipes

In 1927, S'more appeared in the United States - an unusual recipe that became part of the American outdoor menu. First, the marshmallows are roasted over a fire: the caramel crystallizes on the outside, forming a crust, and a stretchy air mass remains inside.

The resulting fried product is placed along with chocolate pieces between two layers of Graham cracker. Juicy, crispy and very tasty sandwich.

Bold Recipes with Marshmallows

Marshmallow and creativity are compatible things. Here's what pastry chefs and chefs have already invented:

• Pizza is a dessert option with chocolate.
• Rice dessert.
• Popcorn with caramel and marshmallows.

How do chefs use marshmallows?

Chewy marshmallows are also worth buying for those who don’t like to spend time in the kitchen. This is a great stand-alone dessert. Simple ways to use it include the following:

• Add to hot chocolate.
• Roast over the fire.
• Melt in the microwave on bread or cookies.

These options are very popular among Americans. The first is most often used in the cold season to create airy foam on a warming drink. Children most often roast marshmallows over a fire. And a microwave sandwich is a classic student treat.

People who have a penchant for cooking often wonder about cooking on their own. You will understand how to make mastic or cream for a marshmallow cake using a simple recipe. For preparation you will need:

• Packaging of marshmallows - 90 g.
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon.
• Butter - 1 teaspoon.
• Powdered sugar - 1 cup.
• Starch - 0.5 cups.

Place the first three ingredients in a deep bowl and melt in the microwave. When you obtain a homogeneous mass, add powder and starch until you reach a consistency that is easy to use. Let the finished mixture sit for an hour to a day.

Application in confectionery

For a confectioner, marshmallows are a component of cakes, baked goods, and a beautiful decoration. The presence of gelatin allows you to transform the shape: the product can easily be turned even into cream. The rest is a matter of imagination. Marshmallow will give any dish a new flavor palette.

Cake mastic

Marshmallow mastic will be soft and easy to make. You can use it to make shapes or cover the entire cake. The work will require skill, but the result will fully justify itself.

Marshmallow mastic can be mixed with a gelatin analogue in a ratio of 3:1 or 4:1 - this way the finished flowers will take less time to dry.

Filling and decoration for baking

When making muffins or cupcakes, marshmallows can be added directly to the dough - some will melt, some will remain in the form of beautiful pieces. If you melt the product with cream, you can fill the cupcake with the resulting mixture. Sponge cakes will taste better if you coat them with cream made from melted marshmallows and cream.

The best dishes with marshmallows

We told you how to make marshmallows. Now it’s worth giving advice on how best to use them. Of course, the simplest thing is to simply eat them like candy, washed down with tea. But this product is so interesting that it can be found in many more uses.

• Cocoa with marshmallows. This is a classic picture: autumn, a blanket and a hot drink with marshmallows on top. Simply boil the cocoa and sprinkle a generous amount of marshmallows on top. The familiar taste will immediately sparkle in a new way;
• Mastic. This product can be used to make mastic for decorating cakes and other desserts;

• Marshmallow on the fire. Another classic of the genre that can be seen in many films and photographs. Night, a fire, a warm friendly atmosphere and marshmallows placed on wooden sticks and roasting over the fire. If you have the opportunity to try it somewhere in nature, be sure to do it!
• Sweet sandwiches. As mentioned above, marshmallows tend to melt. Therefore, if you put it between two pieces of bread and fry such a sandwich in a frying pan, you will get a very interesting sandwich with a stretchy sweet filling;

Cakes. These marshmallows can be safely used in making various confectionery products. You can make separate layers in cakes, you can add it to cream, decorate dishes with it... In general, everything is in the hands of your imagination.

So, you've learned how to make marshmallows at home. Try, experiment, you will definitely succeed!

Decoration and fancy desserts

Marshmallow can be used to decorate anything: cakes, casseroles, charlottes. They are suitable for creating a filling when baking your favorite fruits and vegetables. From this delicacy you can create snacks and dishes that will delight children. Just take the cooled product, pour chocolate over it, let it cool - and now the finished candy on a skewer is ready! The colorful versions can be made into a marbled sauce to dip the fruit into.

Marshmallow - one product, authentic taste, many variations, unlimited possibilities for use in the kitchen. It is possible to make this delicacy at home; the process does not take much time and effort. You can buy everything you need to make marshmallows in our online store - and start your adventure!

Marshmallows roasted over a fire

Imagine: a starry night, you and your friends have gathered around a fire from which warmth emanates, you feel good and cozy, there is a guitar, songs are sung, stories are told... The only thing missing is fried marshmallows.

To prepare them you need little: just a fire, long sticks or skewers, marshmallows and good company.

How to cook: If you use twigs or sticks, choose the thinnest and longest ones so that you can hold them over the fire without the risk of getting burned. It is better to fry the marshmallows one at a time, placing them completely on a skewer, piercing them all the way through.

Hold them directly over the heat, rotating constantly to ensure the marshmallows cook evenly. When the marshmallow is ready, its surface will be covered with a brownish crust and small bubbles will appear on it.

Do not rush to eat the finished treat right away, as otherwise you will not be able to avoid burning your tongue. Wait a little until it cools down and enjoy real Roast Marshmallows, just like a true American Scout!

The cost of marshmallows and where to buy

Marshmallow marshmallows can be purchased in most supermarkets, in the candy section. Not the most popular product, so it is sometimes hidden on the lower shelves. In large hypermarkets they are available in 95% of cases, in small shops - not always. Can also be found in the sweets departments of markets.

The price of mashmallows in stores is usually low, so you can always buy a small package just to try a new taste:

• A 120 gram package costs about 80–100 rubles.
• 200 grams – approximately 150 rubles.
• By weight - 110–130 rubles per 100 g.

On average, a 100-gram pack is enough for 2-3 large servings; for children, it can be enough for 5 cups. It all depends on how sweet the drink you want.

Calorie content of coffee with marshmallows

It seems that the marshmallows weigh almost nothing, and you only add a small amount of them, but this impression is deceptive. This is a fairly high-calorie product, as it is made from starch, sugar or syrup, and contains other additives. And the more mashmallows you put in your drink, the higher the calorie content it becomes. Milk, chocolate, cream and sugar further increase the energy value of the drink.

On average, the calorie content of marshmallow marshmallow is about 330 kcal per 100 grams. Place about 30–50 grams in a cup, depending on how dense the foam you want to get. That is, a cup of black coffee with marshmallows added to it contains from 100 to 160 kcal (this is without sugar and milk!), and maybe up to 450 kcal if you add additional ingredients, fillers, syrups, etc.