To make marshmallows without Gelatin, you can use agar-agar as a plant-based alternative. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. In a separate bowl, mix agar-agar with water and bring it to a boil to activate its gelling properties. Once both mixtures are ready, combine them, whip until fluffy, and let it set in a greased pan before cutting into pieces.
Gelatin is by definition made from animals, so it can't be vegan. However, Sweet & Sara marshmallows are made without gelatin, so they're vegan.
Gelatin is important in making marshmallows because the gelatin is replacing the thick, gluey substance from the marshmallow plant.
All vegan marshmallows - which contain no animal products and as such are parve - are kosher so long as they are kosher certified. The majority of kosher marshmallows on the market are made from fish gelatin which are also parve. Please see the related link for some brands of kosher marshmallows.
Marshmallows do not typically contain pig fat, but they can sometimes contain gelatin which is derived from animals including pigs. It's best to check the ingredients label or choose marshmallows that are labeled as vegan or made without gelatin if you want to avoid pig-derived ingredients.
No. From what it says, there is Gelatin.
Usually gelatin. Kosher marshmallows are made either with fish gelatin, or with Kolatin™ brand kosher gelatin, which is made from the bones of kosher slaughtered cows.
Not meat, but they contain gelatin, an animal byproduct that is also present in meat. As almost all commercially available marshmallows contain gelatin, they cannot be considered vegan. However, a few brands do not contain animal gelatin, and the original recipe (using the whipped sap of the "marsh mallow" mucilaginous plant), indeed, contained no animal byproducts.
No, not directly. The main ingredients are sugar and/or corn syrup, water, and gelatin. However, the gelatin used in marshmallows is derived from the skin and bones of cattle, including pigs. If you keep Kosher, several companies do make kosher gelatin, which is made with no pig by-products.
Most marshmallows are made with gelatin. Gelatin is made primarily from the bones and hides of animals. Some marshmallows are made with non-animal gelatin substitutes like agar. These are usually called vegetarian marshmallows, but can have a texture that is unappealing to many.
Marshmallows do not contain pigs' feet. Traditional marshmallows are typically made from sugar, water, gelatin, and flavorings. Gelatin is derived from collagen, which can come from animal sources like pigs, but there are also vegan marshmallows available that use plant-based alternatives to gelatin.
Marshmallows contain gelatin, which is made from collagen. Collagen can be extracted from hooves as well as bones.
Many brands of marshmallows do not use pork products, particularly those that are labeled as vegetarian or vegan. One popular brand is Dandies, which makes marshmallows without gelatin, a common ingredient derived from animal products. Trader Joe's also offers gelatin-free marshmallows. Always check the packaging for specific ingredient information if avoiding pork is important to you.