De quoi sont faits les marshmallows ? La science du sucré

Marshmallows are a soft candy dessert loved by people of all ages. They are soft, light, and melt in your mouth. They are often used in snacks, hot cocoa, baking decorations, and even roasting marshmallows during camping activities has become a popular leisure culture.

So, what are marshmallows made of? Does it contain animal ingredients? Are there vegan, halal or gluten-free versions? This article will answer them one by one.

What are the main ingredients of marshmallows?

The core ingredients of regular marshmallows primarily consist of the following:

Sugar: This is the prime raw material of marshmallows. Sucrose, glucose syrup or corn syrup are generally employed to impart sweetness and texture.

Gelatin: The most crucial marshmallow ingredient which gives marshmallows their elasticity and “fluffy taste” and permits the syrup to produce elastic foam on whipping is gelatin. It is usually derived from animal glue (pig skin or cow bones), so typical marshmallows are not vegan or halal.

Water: Water is employed as a solvent to dissolve sugar and activate the gelatin, and a portion of it will be lost upon stirring and heating.

Air: No, air is not used as an ingredient in the recipe, but incorporating air during whipping is what makes marshmallows so light.

Other ingredients: e.g. vanilla flavor, coloring, corn starch or powdered sugar for anti-stickiness.

Can vegetarians eat marshmallows? Is there a Halal or Gluten-Free version?

Many people think that marshmallows are just sugar, but the gelatin that is used in traditional marshmallows is derived from animals, so it’s not for devout vegetarians (Vegan) or for those having religious dietary restrictions (e.g., Halal, Kosher).

But as health, religion and ethical issues on the part of buyers continue to increase, there are a lot of specially formulated marshmallows presently available, such as:

• Vegan Marshmallows: Use plant gums such as guar gum, agar or pectin instead of gelatin.
• Halal Marshmallows: Substitute with Halal-approved beef gelatin or plant collagen.
• Gluten-Free Marshmallows: Contain no wheat ingredients, for those with gluten allergy or celiac disease.
• Natural Color & Flavor: Use natural colors and natural flavors, suitable for health-conscious brands or the kids’ market.

LeChao: Customized marshmallows for brands

As a professional manufacturer of soft candy and marshmallows, LeChao not only produces high-quality marshmallow products, but also provides wholesale and customized services according to customer needs, including:

Product type support

• Classic marshmallow
• Colored marshmallow rolls
• Sugar-coated marshmallow
• Filled marshmallow
• Cartoon pattern marshmallow
• Customized festive/holiday themes

Multiple recipe options

• Vegan
• Halal
• Gluten-Free
• Low Sugar / Sugar-Free

Customized services

• Color customization (natural/synthetic coloring)
• Flavor customization (strawberry, vanilla, cocoa, blueberry, matcha, etc.)
• LOGO or brand styling customization
• Personalized packaging design (festival, children, gift boxes, retail bags, etc.)

Why choose LeChao as your marshmallow manufacturer?

Among the dazzling array of candy suppliers, LeChao always adheres to quality as the root and innovation as the driving force, and is committed to becoming a trusted soft candy and marshmallow custom manufacturer for global customers. We are not only a candy producer, but also a brand enabler and creative implementer.

Industry-leading manufacturing capabilities

LeChao has a modern soft candy and marshmallow production base equipped with advanced automation equipment and a strict food safety management system. The annual output can meet the bulk orders from large and medium-sized brands around the world. Our production line supports a variety of specifications, formulas and packaging types, and flexibly adapts to the needs of different markets.

Professional customization services

We provide full-process OEM/ODM customization solutions, from raw material ratios, flavor research and development, color and shape design, to packaging style and brand printing, all of which can be customized according to the customer’s positioning. Whether you need a vegan, halal, gluten-free formula, or want to create a festival theme, children’s series or limited co-branded models, LeChao can make it happen for you.

Rich product lines and innovation capabilities

In addition to classic marshmallows and soft candies, we continue to launch new products every year, such as flavored marshmallow rolls, cartoon-shaped candies, juice-filled soft candies, 4D soft candies, etc., to keep up with consumer preferences and market trends, and help customers quickly seize new product opportunities. We have an experienced R&D team that can develop exclusive flavors and formulas according to customer needs.

International certification and quality assurance

LeChao has passed a number of international food safety system certifications, including ISO, HACCP, Halal, etc., and meets the regulatory requirements for export to Europe, America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other regions. We know that quality is life, and we always adhere to strict standards at every step from raw material screening to factory quality inspection to ensure that every candy is safe, delicious and reliable.

Efficient service response and global support

Whether you are an international importer, e-commerce platform, supermarket chain or start-up brand, we can provide flexible and efficient service support. From sample development, quotation response, proofing confirmation, to bulk delivery and logistics assistance, we have an exclusive service team to follow up, making the cooperation process worry-free and smooth.

Choosing LeChao is not just choosing a soft candy and marshmallow manufacturer, but also choosing a reliable, innovative and customer success-oriented partner. Welcome to contact us and start your customized sweet journey!