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Marshmallow (UK: / m ɑːr ʃ ˈ m æ l oʊ /, US: / ˈ m ɑːr ʃ m ɛ l oʊ,-m æ l-/) [1] is a confectionery made from sugar, water and gelatin whipped to a solid-but-soft consistency. It is used as a filling in baking or molded into shapes and coated with corn starch.
Althaea officinalis, the marsh mallow [2] or marshmallow, [3] is a species of flowering plant indigenous to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa, which is used in herbalism and as an ornamental plant.
It is known to act as a soluble, or viscous, dietary fiber that thickens the fecal mass, an example being the consumption of fiber supplements containing psyllium seed husks. [ 5 ] Traditionally, marshmallows were made from the extract of the mucilaginous root of the marshmallow plant ( Althaea officinalis ).
A cup of mini marshmallows usually contains about 159 calories, with less than a gram of protein, hardly any fiber and very little to zero of any essential vitamin or mineral, according to the U.S ...
It includes Althaea officinalis, also known as the marshmallow plant, whence the fluffy confection got its name. They are found on the banks of rivers and in salt marshes, preferring moist, sandy soils. The stems grow to 1–2 m tall, and flower in mid summer. The leaves are palmately lobed with 3–7 lobes.
Soluble fiber from foods such as [name of soluble fiber source, and, if desired, name of food product], as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A serving of [name of food product] supplies __ grams of the [necessary daily dietary intake for the benefit] soluble fiber from [name of soluble ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now classifies eggs as a “healthy, nutrient-dense" food, according to a new proposed rule. Registered dietitians react to the change.
Whisk together the gelatin, key lime juice, and cold water in a small bowl. Let it soften for 5 minutes. Stir together the sugar, 1/4 cup of the corn syrup, water, and salt in a medium saucepan ...