History of Marshmallow

Marshmallows come from the sweet sap of the 'Mallow' Plant that grows in salty marshes near large bodies of water and grow 2 to 4 feet high.

Hence ! MARSH + MALLOW = MARSHMALLOW

The ancient Egyptians used the mallow root for making their candied delicacies for their Gods, Nobility and Pharaohs over 2000 years ago. Since it was a crime for anyone else to eat this sugarlike treat , children looked to honey and figs to cure their sweet tooth.

Egyptian marshmallows were a mixture of Mallow sap, honey, grains and baked into cakes. The Romans and the Greeks loved the Mallow Plant; they believed that brewed mixtures of the Mallow sap cured soar throats and pains . The sugar mixture was found among Hipppocrates medical treatments. During the 15th and 16th centuries marshmallow liquids were given as treatments for toothaches, coughs sore throats indigestion and diarrhea It was even believed to have been used as a love potion at this time.

It was the French during the 1800's that changed the use of the mallow plant from mainly medicinal to more of a candy consumed by adults. French shop owners discovered that cooking and whipping marshmallow sap with egg whites and corn syrup created an easily moldable substance. This is where the marshmallow as we know it today was born!

In the 1900's Marshmallow was being sold as penny candies in tiny tins. It was at this time that the Boyer Brothers, interested in growing their neighborhood business, started experimenting with marshmallow creme and tried to cover it in chocolate. After many unsuccessful attempts, their mother Emily suggested they put it in a paper cup, using the only thing that they had available- a paper cup cake holder. They tried once more, and... Success! The Mallo Cup was born!

“Do they still make Mallo Cups?” The answer to this is yes and will always be yes! Boyer Candy Company has been proudly making the delicious nostalgic candy since the 1930s and have built up a reputation and history just as long and rich as the marshmallow history above! Mallo Cups were the very first cup candy produced in the United States and are still adored by people of all ages. The delicious combination of marshmallow and chocolate has made this nostalgic candy a favorite among all candy lovers.

It’s obvious that Mallo Cups have given Boyer Candy Company their own place in the wonderful marshmallow history timeline. This delicious and unique candy has been a popular part of candy history since its introduction many, many years ago and remains one of the most popular American made candies still produced. Some might call Mallo Cups a retro candy, but something this delicious is timeless. Find Mallo Cups and more at BoyerCandies.com today.