“The Sweet Journey: How Marshmallows Are Made!”

“The Sweet Journey: How Marshmallows Are Made!”
Imagine a cloud made of sugar. Doesn't it sound strange? Candy makers produce more than 90 million pounds of marshmallows each year. That is the same weight as roughly 1500 space shuttles! Now, That's a lot. But here's the twist: marshmallows are more than simply sweets; they're a culinary marvel with a rich history to match their texture.
Once made from the sap of a plant and considered a medicinal treat, today, marshmallows are a marvel of science, engineering, and culinary art. So, what exactly are marshmallows, and how are these light candies made? Let’s see the exact process of making marshmallows!
Ingredients
First, let's discuss the ingredients used to make those deliciously fluffy marshmallows. Only a few ingredients are used, mostly sweeteners and emulsifying agents.
To begin with, let us discuss sweeteners. After all, marshmallows would not be marshmallows without some sugar! The usual suspects are corn syrup, sugar, and sometimes dextrose. Corn syrup leads the pack because it's not just sweet-it's also great at increasing solubility, which means it helps everything blend smoothly without crystallizing. This is key for getting that perfectly smooth, gooey texture.
Next are the emulsifiers. Some of these are gelatin, egg whites beaten to a stiff peak, and sometimes even plant-based gums. A lot of people know them for making marshmallows puffy.
Last but not least, don't forget the colors and tastes. Where would we be without our favorite blue, green, or pink marshmallows? These can be natural or man-made. But do you know how the emulsifier we're talking about is prepared?

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