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TIL: TIL that marshmallows were originally made from a plant called marshmallow (mallows that grew in marshes). The root of the marshmallow plant is high in mucilage, which is a type of gel that gi... (en.wikipedia.org)

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago (3 children)

So what you're telling me is that they're actually supposed to be vegan.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

At one point yeah but I'd bet most have cow hoof in it now... Yummy yummy cow toe nails

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

All the root based recipes I just googled up and read had egg in them too so nope.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

You can actually still find vegan marshmallows! They're just stupidly uncommon. I know Trader Joe's carries them, and I've found some online when I was hunting. They're a great way to hide pills from picky opossums.