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Marshmallow
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 374 kcal —
- Protein 4.3 g 9%
- Carbohydrate 87 g 31%
- Fat 0.5 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 87 g —
- Sodium 0.32 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0.02 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.08 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0.54 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 0.28 mg 0%
- Iron 0.04 mg 0%
- Magnesium 0.07 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0.1 mg 0%
- Potassium 1.4 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.01 mg 0%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 0.4 µg 1%
- Iodine 3.5 µg 2%
Similar foods
- Marshmallow cream topping322 kcal / 100 g
- Marshmallow candy318 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate-coated marshmallow383 kcal / 100 g
- Spekkie marshmallow type sweets334 kcal / 100 g
- Marshmallow topping322 kcal / 100 g
- Foam sweetse.g. marshmallows350 kcal / 100 g
- Jelly candy339 kcal / 100 g
- Chewy candy392 kcal / 100 g
- Marshmallow biscuitsweet, chocolate coating, commercial426 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Marshmallow
How do you toast a marshmallow over a fire without burning it?
Hold it on a skewer above glowing embers rather than in the flames, and turn it slowly for about 30–60 seconds until evenly golden and soft inside. Let it cool briefly before eating; the sugary centre gets very hot.
Can you melt a marshmallow in the microwave?
Yes. Put it in a large microwave-safe bowl and heat for 10–15 seconds, watching closely: it puffs up quickly and can overflow. Stir it straight away for a smooth, sticky mixture.
How should you store marshmallows so they stay soft?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard; refrigeration can make them firm and sticky. If an opened bag has gone slightly stale, seal the marshmallows with a piece of bread for a few hours to soften them.
Do marshmallows contain gelatine?
Many do: gelatine gives them their springy, stretchy texture. Vegetarian and vegan versions use alternatives such as carrageenan or starch, so check the ingredients if you avoid gelatine.
What can you use instead of marshmallows in hot chocolate?
A spoonful of whipped cream gives a soft, creamy topping, while a few squares of chocolate melt into the drink. For the sweet, stretchy effect, use a suitable gelatine-free marshmallow if you need a vegetarian or vegan option.
What are marshmallows used for besides eating straight from the bag?
Toast them for s’mores, layering one with chocolate between biscuits, or stir them into rocky road with chocolate, biscuits and dried fruit. They also melt into a sticky topping for hot chocolate or baked sweet potatoes.
Can you make marshmallows at home?
Yes: dissolve gelatine in water, then beat it while gradually adding hot sugar syrup until the mixture is thick, pale and holds its shape. Spread it in a tin dusted with icing sugar and cornflour, leave it to set for several hours, then cut and coat the pieces.
Source: Fineli (Finland) 33447 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
