TIL: TIL that marshmallows were originally made from a plant called marshmallow (mallows that grew in marshes). The root of the marshmallow plant is high in mucilage, which is a type of gel that gi...
TIL: TIL that marshmallows were originally made from a plant called marshmallow (mallows that grew in marshes). The root of the marshmallow plant is high in mucilage, which is a type of gel that gi...
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So what you're telling me is that they're actually supposed to be vegan.
At one point yeah but I'd bet most have cow hoof in it now... Yummy yummy cow toe nails
All the root based recipes I just googled up and read had egg in them too so nope.
You can actually still find vegan marshmallows! They're just stupidly uncommon. I know Trader Joe's carries them, and I've found some online when I was hunting. They're a great way to hide pills from picky opossums.