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.
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.
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.
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 contain gelatin, which is made from collagen. Collagen can be extracted from hooves as well as bones.
No..... anything with Marshmallows are though
Yes. Marshmallows are made of corn syrup, sugar and gelatin. There is no fat in them.
Marshmallows are made with corn starch corn syrup, sugar and gelatin. Some gelatin's are made with animal by products but not all. Most modern day marshmallows do not contain this type of gelatin. However medications (gel caps) and even frozen desert cakes do. Be sure to check the product labels carefully.
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.
Gelatin is important in making marshmallows because the gelatin is replacing the thick, gluey substance from the marshmallow plant.
No, it is a foodstuff made of sugar, flavour, softened gelatin and water.
Gelatin, corn syrup sugar and LOTS of air.