MARSHMALLOWS

Kristy McKeever

INVENTOR

• 2000 B.C.—Egyptians

HISTORY

• Root Sap• Marshmallow Plant• Althaea Officinalis

HISTORY

• Grow In Marshes• Native to Europe,

North Africa, and Asia• Boil Pieces of Root

Pulp and Sugar

HISTORY

• Medical Uses– Laxative– Reduce Inflammation– Chest Pain– Soothe Cough– Sore Throat– Ointment– Hid Pills

HISTORY

Starch Mogul System

HISTORY

• Extrusion Process Patented

• Gelatin and Other Whipping Agents Replace Marshmallow Root

MATERIALS

• Sweeteners

• Emulsifying Agents

• Flavoring

• Coloring

MANUFACTORING

• Cooking– Dissolve Sugar and Corn Syrup– Add Egg White/ Gelatin– Heat– Strain– Beat– Add Flavor

MANUFACTORING

• Forming– Pump In Air– Cool– Filter– Extrude

MANUFACTORING

• Cooling– Cooling Drum– Remove Starch

MANUFACTORING

• Packaging– Weigh– Package

USES

Rice Crispy Treats

USES

S’mores

USES

Making Life Size Sheep

PROS

• They Make A Delightful Treat

• Taste Excellent

• Can Be Used In Multiple Desserts

• They Are Really Yummy

• Did I Mention How Good They Are to Eat?

CONS

• Lots of Sugars

• Fattening

• But let’s forget those because marshmallows are delicious!

ENJOY!