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guimauve

marshmallow

Handmade Marshmallows by FatMatt

These days guimauve or marshmallow is made with egg white, sugar and gelatine instead of the roots of the marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis).

Guimauves à la fraise: Haribo’s Tagada are bright red strawberry marshmallows that are insanely popular.

Sweet stuff

Text © Dana Facaros

Image by THOR