A soft, spongy candy made from whipped sugar and gelatin, often white and fluffy; originally a medicinal paste made from the marshmallow plant.
From 'marsh' plus 'mallow' (the plant). The plant grows in marshes and was used medicinally for centuries before candy makers discovered its properties.
Ancient Egyptians reserved marshmallow candy for gods and nobility only—it was more precious than modern chocolate, made by combining the plant with honey!
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