Tag: Marshmallow benefits

Over two centuries ago, marshmallows were a medicinal confection made from the root of the marshmallow plant (*Althaea officinalis*). Today's popular candy is mostly sugar, raising the question: why are marshmallows good for you, if at all?

According to food historians, the original marshmallows, made from the sap of the marsh mallow plant, were a medicinal delicacy reserved for ancient Egyptian royalty. Today, modern marshmallow candy is a popular treat, but its connection to those historical health benefits is virtually non-existent, and it offers very limited nutritional value.