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 Marshmallow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marshmallows are popular with children and adults alike, and are eaten with or without accompaniments.
The traditional recipe used an extract from the mucilaginous root of the marshmallow plant, a shrubby herb (Althaea officinalis), instead of gelatin; the mucilage performed as a cough suppressant.
In the United States and elsewhere, marshmallows are also found in hot chocolate or café mocha (mochachino), mallomars, on top of candied sweet potatoes during Thanksgiving, in Rice Krispie treats, in ice cream flavors such as Rocky road, and several other foodstuffs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshmallow   (310 words)

  
 Marshmallow Root - Althaea officinalis - Encapsulated Herbal Extract - Herbs
Marshmallow is also known by the names Althea, Mallards, Sweet Weed, Hock Herb, Wymote, and Schloss Tea.
Marshmallow Root powder has been used as a binding agent to hold other herbs together in making pills, and has been commonly substituted for Slippery Elm in herbal remedies as many Elm trees are becoming endangered due to Dutch Elm Disease.
Marshmallow is a native of most countries of Europe, from Denmark southward, and is found in the western U.S. It grows in salt marshes, in damp meadows, by the sides of ditches, by the sea, and on the banks of tidal rivers.
http://www.viable-herbal.com/singles/herbs/s435.htm   (1089 words)

  
 Marshmallow
Marshmallow (Althea officinalis)—the herb, not the white puffy confection roasted over a campfire—has been used for centuries as both a food and a medicine.
Marshmallow roots are available dried, peeled, or unpeeled in extracts (dry and fluid), tinctures, capsules, ointments/creams, and cough syrups.
Marshmallow cough syrup (from root): 2 to 10 g per single dose (syrup contains sugar, so people with diabetes should use with caution)
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsHerbs/Marshmallowch.html   (857 words)

  
 The Food Timeline: Nabisco's Marshmallow Sandwich cookies
I was born in 1961 and remember the marshmallow sandwiches - I also was a fan of chocolate snaps.
The marshmallow cream was soft and sweet and the wafers had some sort of thin fruit spread on them.
I remember those marshmallow sandwich cookies by Nabisco from the 1960's or before, the marshmallow squeezed between two vanilla cookies and don't forget the little bit of nice flavored jelly.
http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodmarsh.html   (4526 words)

  
 Allrecipes Cook's Encyclopedia marshmallow
Marshmallows are used variously to top hot chocolate and dishes such as sweet potatoes.
Marshmallow creme is a thick, whipped mixture available in jars.
[ MAHRSH-mehl-oh ] Once created from the sweetened extract of the roots of the marshmallow plant, this sweet is now commercially made from corn syrup, gelatin, GUM ARABIC and flavorings.
http://allrecipes.com/advice/ref/ency/terms/7395.asp   (123 words)

  
 Marshmallow Madness
You can eat the cooled, cooked marshmallows if you want, but they don’t taste that good.
Marshmallows used to be made from the marsh mallow plant’s root and can be traced way back to—no, not China—Egypt!
When the marshmallow cools, the air bubbles shrink and the sugar hardens.
http://www.yesmag.bc.ca/projects/MarshmallowMadness.html   (297 words)

  
 marshmallow
Interestingly, historians believe that parts of the marshmallow plant were once used to fill hungry stomachs during famines.
Cooled marshmallow root tea has been used to soothe inflamed skin or mouth irritations; it can also be used as a gargle.
Despite the name, marshmallow treats roasted over campfires today don't contain any part of the plant.
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,10042,00.html   (772 words)

  
 Howstuffworks "How do they make marshmallows?"
Sprinkle the remaining cornstarch-and-sugar mixture on a baking sheet and invert the marshmallow blocks onto it.
They are called "marshmallows" because part of the early recipe called for sap from the root of the marshmallow plant.
Marshmallows are incredibly cool -- not only do they taste good, but by lighting them you can create a great source of light in a dark campsite!
http://science.howstuffworks.com/question128.htm   (379 words)

  
 Exciting Scout Crafts - Marshmallow Story
Marshmallows are available around the world but are only made by three companies.
Marshmallows are especially popular with Americans who purchase more than 95 million pounds annually.
Instead of making marshmallows by hand, the "starch mogul" system used molds made of corn starch (like jelly beans are made today).
http://www.e-scoutcraft.com/activities/marshmallow.html   (387 words)

  
 Marshmallow
Originally, marshmallows were made from the root of the marshmallow plant, although today they are made from corn syrup, sugar and gelatin.
It is also known as cheesies, because of the cheese shaped seeds it produces.
Just seeing the word brings to mind the fluffy, sugar laden pillows sold so readily in grocery stores.
http://www.herballegacy.com/marshmallow.htm   (445 words)

  
 Homemade Marshmallows
Marshmallows were originally made from the root of the marshmallow plant; today, corn syrup and sugar are the main ingredients.
Turn out onto a board; cut marshmallows with a dry hot knife into 1 1/2-inch squares, and dust with more confectioners' sugar.
Homemade ones can be cut into any shape you like.
http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=recipe1168&search=true&resultNo=2   (210 words)

  
 Marshmallow - Herbal Encyclopedia
In Germany marshmallow syrups (which are high in sugar) must be labeled as to sugar content so diabetics may be forewarned.
The whole and cut-and-sifted root and powder are available in teas, capsules, and other formulations.
The genus name Althaea comes from the Greek altho, 11 associated with healing".
http://www.allnatural.net/herbpages/marshmallow.shtml   (483 words)

  
 Marshmallow Cake - All Recipes - Dessert
Cook until marshmallows are melted, and mixture starts to boil.
Fold in 1/3 of the melted marshmallow mixture, then quickly fold in remaining marshmallow until no streaks remain.
In a saucepan on low heat, combine marshmallows and milk.
http://dessert.allrecipes.com/az/MrshmllwCk.asp   (125 words)

  
 Marshmallow - Vitacost
Marshmallow can be made into a hot or cold water tea.
The marshmallow plant thrives in wet areas and grows primarily in marshes.
Nevertheless, it can be found in some herbal cough syrups.
http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Herb/Marshmallow.htm   (747 words)

  
 Marshmallow
Marshmallow syrup: 10 grams (about 2 teaspoonfuls) per dose.
To make a Marshmallow tea, mix 10 to 15 grams (about 2 to 3 teaspoonfuls) of crushed Marshmallow with 150 milliliters (about one-half cup) of cold water.
It has been known since at least the time of the Romans, who cooked it as a vegetable delicacy.
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/101860.shtml   (318 words)

  
 Althaea (genus) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marshmallow creme derives its name from the edible use of the plants.
In the Bible, Job is quoted as saying, "...is there any taste in the slimy juice of marshmallow?".
Dioscorides, another Greek physician, prescribed a vinegar infusion as a cure for toothaches and recommended a preparation of the seeds to soothe insect stings.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Althaea_officinalis   (747 words)

  
 THIS BIRD IS GOING TO DISNEYLAND / Marshmallow the turkey, you've just been pardoned by the president. What are you ...
Brandenberger said that Frying Pan Park always has treated the pardoned turkeys well but that Marshmallow and Yam were being sent to Disneyland because it asked for the turkeys this year to help celebrate its 50th anniversary.
"Marshmallow and Yam were a little skeptical about going to a place called Frying Pan Park.
In previous years, the pardoned birds were sent to Frying Pan Park in Herndon, Va., where many died within months.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/11/23/MNGBDFSSMT1.DTL&feed=rss.news   (519 words)

  
 iHerb: HerbalGram The Journal of the American Botanical Council
Marshmallow root consists of the dried root, unpeeled or peeled, of Althaea officinalis L. [Fam.
In Germany, marshmallow is listed in Annex†1 of the German Federal Ordinance on the Conservation of Species (BArtSchV) and a permit is necessary for import or export of any wild-collected material (Lange and Schippmann, 1997).
The mucilage from marshmallow root coats the mucosa, protecting them from local irritations (ESCOP, 1997).
http://www.herbalgram.org/iherb/expandedcommissione/he061.asp   (1293 words)

  
 Allrecipes Advice How to Make Marshmallow Chicks
If the marshmallow is not holding its shape very well, let the fluff cool a little bit.
To coat the marshmallow chicks completely, let them set for 30 minutes before buttering your hands (for easier handling) and rolling them in bowls full of colored sugar.
The ingredients you will need are sugar, light corn syrup, eggs, unflavored gelatin, water, colored sugars and vanilla extract.
http://allrecipes.com/advice/coll/easter/articles/472P1.asp   (671 words)

  
 Marshmallow and Vacuums
Marshmallows are essentially a froth, a foam of sugar water (or rather corn-syrup water) that is stabilized by a cooked network of gelatin strands.
Favorite Brands International produces the flagship product, the aforementioned JetPuffed, which gets its name from the extra air injected into the goop as it slimes along the manufacturing tube, such treatment boosting the little white guy's appeal to American tastes, which tend notoriously towards the vapid in such things as beer, politicians, and novels.
You guys can argue this until you get tired of beer, but you'll never settle it until you either perform the experiment of find somebody who has.
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/gen99/gen99440.htm   (1285 words)

  
 X-Entertainment: The Marshmallow Peeps Marshmallow Maker!
Easter is here, and with it, many clumps of lamb, jelly beans, hard-boiled eggs and perhaps best of all, Marshmallow Peeps.
The unsugared innards of Peeps have a short shelf-life, so if you wait too long, you'll be eating candy with suspiciously hard lumps buried throughout, acting like less harmful but still annoying mines.
You can chew up a corkboard, spit it on a plate and try to persuade people into believing it's edible tuna.
http://x-entertainment.com/articles/0889   (1497 words)

  
 New MARSHMALLOW PEEPS(R) DelightFills(TM) Sure to Delight Trick or Treaters in Canada
Consumers told us that chocolate and marshmallow is a winning combination and we have answered that craving with this great new product." In consumer research conducted by Just Born to assess interest in a variety of flavors, fillings, and coatings of marshmallow, the #1 preferred combination was chocolate and marshmallow.
New for Halloween in Canada and the U.S. are MARSHMALLOW PEEPS(R) DelightFills(TM), Chocolate Cream Filled Marshmallow Pumpkins.
In addition to MARSHMALLOW PEEPS(R) brand candies, Just Born manufactures MIKE AND IKE(R) chewy fruit flavored candies, HOT TAMALES(R) chewy cinnamon flavored candies, ZOURS(R) chewy sour candies, PEANUT CHEWS(R) candies, and TEENEE BEANEE(R) jellybeans.
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/07-20-2004/0002213899&EDATE=   (731 words)

  
 I-Mockery.com The Marshmallow Peeps Marshmallow Maker!
You've got your marshmallow mix packets, dusting sugar packets, marshmallow molds, quite possibly the smallest measuring cup in the history of mankind, a Peeps stirring stick, and the Marshmallow Peeps machine itself complete with plunger.
Then, carefully remove your Marshmallow Peeps from the molds by using the patented Peeps Stirring Stick.
Good, cuz it's time to see just how good this marshmallow mixture really is. But before we fill up the Peep molds, we had a little something else in mind.
http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/peeps-maker   (1086 words)

  
 botanical.com - A Modern Herbal Mallows - Herb Profile and Information
Marshmallow water may be used with good effect in all cases of inveterate coughs, catarrhs, etc.' (Francatelli's Cook's Guide.)
It is frequently given in the form of a syrup, which is best adapted to infants and children.
http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/m/mallow07.html   (2046 words)

  
 Teachers.Net Lesson Exchange: Marshmallow Fun Day -math (Pre-School, Mathematics
a large marshmallow, and 1 piece of chocolate bar (I used a Hershey kiss) coffee filter and
Use coffee filter for your plate- put students name on filter.
Don't forget to drink your HOT CHOCOLATE AND MARSHMALLOWS while watching the video "The
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/296.html   (293 words)

  
 Krakow: A Peep freak's perfect gadget - Tech News & Reviews - MSNBC.com
Add the contents of packet #2 and stir for a maximum of 20 additional seconds.
Refill packs, with two sets of mix, yellow, pink and purple dusting sugars plus a surprise mold inside, retail for $8.
Best known for Frisbees, Hula Hoops, Hacky Sacks and the original SuperBall, the wizards at Wham-o have now created the Marshmallow Peeps Marshmallow Maker.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7288046   (695 words)

  
 The Mavens' Word of the Day
Marshmallow is a confection made from the root of the marsh mallow (or, more often nowadays, from a bunch of unpleasant artificial sweeteners, flavorings, and thickeners), just like a dish made from the root of the okra is called--okra.
The plant name is really old, first found in an Old English medical book written around 1000 A.D., when it was spelled merscmealwe.
I am seeking the origin of the word "marshmallow."
http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19961118   (194 words)

  
 ThinkGeek :: Marshmallow Shooter
Marshmallow ammo is sold separately to maintain freshness.
He agrees with "Do not eat foam pellets," however.
Each Ammo bag is 4.4 oz (the bag we counted had 247 rounds) of some of the tastiest (and deadliest) mini-marshmallows imaginable — straight from Marshmallowville (where, we hear, even the trees are tasty).
http://www.thinkgeek.com/cubegoodies/toys/753d?cpg=wnrss   (224 words)

  
 Marshmallow
Theophrastus reported that the root could be added to sweet wine to relieve coughs; Horace and Martial mentioned the laxative properties of the leaves and root; and Pliny wrote that 'whosoever shall take a spoonful of the Mallows shall that day be free from all diseases that may come to him'.
In rural France, the young tops and leaves are eaten in salads for their kidney-stimulating effects.
Marshmallow is mentioned in the Bible and in Arabic and Chinese history as a valuable food during times of famine.
http://www.purplesage.org.uk/profiles/marshmallow.htm   (963 words)

  
 M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - CIMER - Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis L.)
Herbal formulations are made from either the dried root or leaf (unpeeled or peeled).
The U. Food and Drug Administration does not strictly regulate herbs and supplements.
Not to be confused with confectionery marshmallows; although confectionery marshmallows were once made from the Althaea officinalis plant, they now contain mostly sugar.
http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/cimer/display.cfm?id=fb1c0e5d-8a10-4036-9a98923b2e3962af&method=displayfull&pn=6eb86a59-ebd9-11d4-810100508b603a14   (1165 words)

  
 tabulas.com: The Philosophical Marshmallow
Serve with salad (and Tabasco sauce, if you are serving MH - everything needs Tabasco sauce).
In the past year, thanks to my completely unpredictable work schedule, whenever I tried to cook something I would open the fridge and find that we'd have no garlic or onion - both what I would consider crucial ingredients to any dish (except for puddings).
- The Philosophical Marshmallow's What-Am-I-Doing-Wrong Herby Omelette with Mushrooms -
http://www.tabulas.com/~koyangi   (1974 words)

  
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Marshmallow is known for it's mucilaginous properties, and was once a main ingredient in French confectionery.
The herb is nothing like the puffy sugary candy that received it's name.*
Nature's Way Marshmallow root is Certified Organically Processed by Oregon Tilth.
http://www.naturesway.com/products_catalog/database/details.asp?details_id=111   (100 words)

  
 Finding the Speed of Light with
Microwaves do not cook evenly and the marshmallows will begin to melt at the hottest spots in the microwave.
(I leaned this from our Food Science teacher Anita Cornwall.) Heat the marshmallows until they begin to melt in four or five different spots.
Remove the dish from the microwave and observe the melted spots.
http://www.physics.umd.edu/ripe/icpe/newsletters/n34/marshmal.htm   (289 words)

  
 Buy Marshmallow Fun Company Marshmallow Shooter Online at drugstore.com
Repeat the process until the magazine is empty and then replace with a fresh magazine.
Then press the rear of the magazine tube down towards the rear grip until it snaps into place.
After the Magazine Follower is placed inside the magazine, fill the magazine with mini-marshmallows, taking care to orient the marshmallows to so the flat sides are facing front to back.
http://www.drugstore.com/qxp94466_332828_sespider/marshmallow_fun_company/marshmallow_shooter.htm   (640 words)

  
 marshmallow. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
A light, spongy, very sweet confection made of corn syrup, gelatin, sugar, and starch and dusted with powdered sugar.
A confection of sweetened paste, formerly made from the root of the marshmallow plant.
http://www.bartleby.com/61/40/M0124000.html   (133 words)

  
 NEW MARSHMALLOW TOYS MAKE PLAYTIME SWEETER THAN EVER
Dallas, TX – Think marshmallows are just for campfire s’mores, rice-krispy treats or gooey fluffer-nutter sandwiches?
  Or, if a simpler sort of fun is your cup of hot cocoa, the Marshmallow Blower allows for stealth attacks ideal for sneaking up on unsuspecting targets.
Marshmallow Fun Company, maker of the award-winning Marshmallow Shooter, now offers a whole line of edible entertainment that takes this gooey treat to a whole new level of comical confection.
http://www.productivity.net/Marshmallow/PRMarshmallowToyfair.htm   (433 words)

  
 Ricola USA - Herbs
Originally found primarily in salty soils in eastern Europe, but has long been common in central Europe as well.
The marshmallow has a soothing effect on the mucous membranes, particularly in cases of dry coughs.
http://www.ricolausa.com/herbs/knowledge/12   (72 words)

  
 Patently Silly :: Marshmallow System
The chocolate is carefully inserted to the marshmallow, which is then roasted over the fire.
It sounds like a good idea, but where does the stick go?
WOW i can't believe you people go through all of this for a marshmallow.
http://www.patentlysilly.com/patent.php?patID=6800312   (110 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Battery Operated Marshmallow Toaster: Kitchen & Housewares
Features 3 revolving prongs to evenly cook 3 marshmallows at once.
Perfect toasted marshmallows are only a push-button away with this automatic, hand-held rotisserie.
This item is not eligible for Amazon Prime, but over a million other items are.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00091SESU?v=glance   (255 words)

  
 Pleasant Morning Buzz: Marshmallow, the National Thanksgiving Turkey
There was even an alternate turkey named Yam in case something terrible happened to Marshmallow.
More about our National Thanksgiving Turkey can be found here on The White House website.
The site also has information about the turkey's retirement schedule.
http://www.pleasantmorningbuzz.com/cgi-bin/buzz.pl?buzz=1124051   (210 words)

  
 PEC: Lesson Plans for Physical Education
May use other goodie types of food such as m & m's, chocolate chip cookies or other tasty treats
Discuss the fact that it took some self control to not eat the first marshmallow.
Tell them they can earn another marshmallow in 10 minutes if they don't eat the first one.
http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=888   (205 words)

  
 ThinkGeek :: Marshmallow Blaster
And, dare we say, victory will indeed be sweet.
The Marshmallow Blaster can fire any brand of regular sized marshmallows, sold separately.
Try our Gourmet Marshmallows - each bag is 4.4 oz of the tastiest rounds available.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/7b54   (240 words)

  
 What's Your Marshmallow?
You can eat the marshmallow any time you like.
For example, here's a "marshmallow" that almost all of us reach for occasionally, because it provides fast, fast, fast relief from anxiety.
The current "cash cow" may be a "marshmallow" for the CEO who just wants to continue milking profits from "what's always worked and is still working for us." In failing to push his people to explore new products and services, he may undermine the organization's capacity to keep its edge in the future.
http://www.ronaldgross.com/Marshmallow.html   (655 words)

  
 The Elephant Six Recording Company - Marshmallow Coast
But its release was delayed for 2 years due to some problems at the label.
In addition to Andy and the gang from Of Montreal, the album has contributions from Scott Spillane (Neutral Milk Hotel, The Gerbils) and Julian Koster (Music Tapes, Neutral Milk Hotel).
In 1997 Neutral Milk Hotel were in Denver recording their album Aeroplane Over the Sea and Andy's old friend Julian Koster was staying at his house.
http://www.elephant6.com/bands/marshmallow.html   (719 words)

  
 Lyrics and Music
Ahhhh, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/marshmalo.htm   (266 words)

  
 Marshmallow Peeps, Bunnies and Eggs: Fat free, non-chocolate candy in your Easter Basket
Marshmallow Peeps, Bunnies and Eggs: Fat free, non-chocolate candy in your Easter Basket
MARSHMALLOW PEEPS®, PEEPS®, and the PEEPS® chick shape are registered trademarks of Just Born, Inc., Bethlehem, PA, USA.
Celebrate Easter with the following MARSHMALLOW PEEPS® Products Available for Easter 2005
http://www.marshmallowpeeps.com/about/peeps_all_seasons/easter.html   (63 words)

  
 Herbal Descriptions - Marshmallow
Floating in a steaming cup of cocoa or skewered on a sharp stick, Marshmallows seem little more than glorified sugar puffs.
It's hard to believe that the sugary confections have a place in medical history-even though the modern kind no longer contain the herb that gives them their name.
Persons with serious medical conditions should always seek professional care.
http://www.viable-herbal.com/herbdesc2/1marshma.htm   (769 words)

  
 TIME REPORTS: UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY
When the researcher returns, he gives these children their hard-earned marshmallows.
You can have this marshmallow right now, he says.
But if you wait while I run an errand, you can have two marshmallows when I get back.
http://www.time.com/time/classroom/psych/unit5_article1.html   (3918 words)

  
 Salon Travel Where do Peeps come from?
Just Born began streamlining the process, and the Peeps phenomenon was on its way.
Some folks find it blissful; others shudder in disgust at the mere thought.
Visiting the birthplace of Easter's innocent marshmallow icons -- and the Web sites that twist and transform them.
http://www.salon.com/travel/food/feature/2000/04/20/peeps   (695 words)

  
 Marshmallow Messages
When all works correctly, you will start receiving the Kryon Marshmallow Messages to your e-mail address (we only send these by e-mail).
Be very exact when you enter your e-mail address.
If you have already done that, and you still do not receive the Marshmallow Messages, there is something wrong with your e-mail address as you are supplying it to us, or it is entered wrong in your e-mail program "E-mail Identity" section....
http://www.kryon.org/marsh.html   (468 words)

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