2007-02-21 06:11:14 · 4 answers · asked by sexyshortie91 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Marshmallows originally date back to ancient Egypt, when they were made by using sap from the Marsh-Mallow plant. When it came to America, by the 1800s it was also made with sap from the same plant, but now, gelatin is used. As a matter of fact, in the 1800s, marshmallows were made not only with a sweet taste, but had medicinal value as well, they helped soothe a sore throat! Marshmallows of today are made with sugar, gelatin, gum arabic, and flavoring
2007-02-21 06:20:36 · answer #1 · answered by Tim W 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have never heard of that and don’t understand how they would help soothe a sore throat in the first place. For me (have had tons of sore throats growing up) swallowing a marshmallow would sound painful.
2007-02-21 06:17:31 · answer #2 · answered by foodie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hmmm... well the texture of marshmallos might be easier to get down a sore throat say then a chunk of steak... but i dont think they have any medial cures for a sore throat. Although if they did... mmmmm
2007-02-21 06:21:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure but I KNOW oranges is
2007-02-21 06:53:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋