The Ultimate Guide To How Marshmallows Are Made - Chowhound

Before the marshmallows can be made, the emulsifier, usually gelatin, needs to be prepared. The main thing you need to know about gelatin is that it's made by cooking collagen. Collagen is a connective tissue found in bones, ligaments, and skin. In humans, collagen makes our bodies more elastic, but in cooking, it creates the bouncy, springy gelatin used in marshmallows and Jell-O. Advertisement To make gelatin,…