Marshmallows in chocolate

If you follow the definition given by specialists in the food industry, marshmallows are nothing more than a whole kind of sugar confectionery and sweets. Marshmallows are made by repeated whipping of fruit-berry or fruit puree, as well as egg whites. At the final stage of marshmallows production, a thickening agent, usually pectin, gelatin or agar syrup, is added to the obtained fruit mass.

Marshmallows can be considered one of the oldest confectionery products, since written references to the recipe for sweets made by the inhabitants of Ancient Greece have been preserved. The Greeks believed that the recipe for a delicious marshmallow treat was given to them by the wind god Zephyr or Ζέφυρος. Currently, marshmallows are as integral to the culinary tradition as thousands of years ago.

However, it should be noted that modern manufacturers of confectionery and marshmallows, among other things, can offer their customers various types of product. over the thousand-year history of the existence of the marshmallow formulation improved, supplemented and changed. Thanks to the passion of pastry chefs for perfection, we can acquire different varieties of marshmallows in taste, appearance and nutritional qualities.

Composition of marshmallows in chocolate

As part of marshmallows in chocolate, a whipped mixture of egg whites and fruit-berry or fruit puree, which is subsequently coated with chocolate glaze. In addition, pectin, gelatin or agar will be present in the chocolate marshmallow composition as a natural gelling agent. Usually marshmallows in chocolate are distinguished by their airy and at the same time delicate tastes. The base for classic marshmallows in chocolate is produced from apple puree, egg whites and agar agar.

It is believed that only such a combination of natural and healthy ingredients will result in properly prepared marshmallows, which are subsequently covered with dark chocolate glaze. This is also no coincidence, since the taste of bitter dark chocolate will be perfectly tinged with airy and sweet marshmallows. The creamy flavour of the best chocolate-infused marshmallows just works perfectly with the flavour of the glaze. In addition, confectionery sprinkles from natural nuts or waffles are used to produce a confectionery product.

Among domestic consumers, in addition to the classic type of marshmallows, coffee marshmallows in chocolate or confectionery, which is based on marshmallows with the taste of creme brulee or ice cream, are especially popular. The calorie content of marshmallows in chocolate depends primarily on the type of confectionery. However, even the average calorie level of marshmallows in chocolate is at a fairly high level and is 396 Kcal, which fall on 100 grams of sweetness.

These data indicate that marshmallows in chocolate are not only tasty, but also a high-calorie food product, the abuse of which can lead not only to an increase in a couple of kilograms, but also to a serious digestive problem. However, if you consume the product in moderation, chocolate marshmallows will be a worthy dessert or a pleasant addition to the family tea party.