marshmallows weren’t always the everyday treat that we know today. Once so rare that only pharaohs could eat them, remarkable advances in technology have helped us bring tasty, fresh marshmallows to the world! Marshmallows are now enjoyed all over the world.
2000 B.C. – Ancient Egyptians discover a wild herb growing in marshland from which a sweet substance could be extracted. This substance, the sap of the marshmallow plant, is combined with a honey-based candy recipe to create a confection so delightful that it’s reserved only for the pharaohs and the gods.