Ever wonder how marshmallows got their name?

They were once sweet treats made from the roots of the marsh mallow plant (known as Althaea officinalis), and the pharaohs of ancient Egypt were especially fond of them. Today marshmallows are no longer constructed from the plant that gave them a name. Instead, they’re made of corn syrup, sugar, and gelatin. And they’re associated with some of America’s most child-friendly recipes. They are toasted and sandwiched into campfire food like s’mores; they crown whipped sweet potato casserole; they are stirred into the classic Cola Cake, spread atop Mississippi Mud Cake, and dropped into hot cocoa. How can a child or an an adult possibly resist marshmallows?