棉花糖主要由糖、玉米糖浆、修饰淀粉、明胶和空气组成，明胶在制作过程中起到打发、延长保质期的作用。棉花糖酱最初被认为具有医疗效用，并用蛋白制作，而现代的食谱则包括干燥蛋白、糖、玉米糖浆和香草。虽然在家里做棉花糖不特别困难，但它不一定比商店买的便宜。
How are the heavenly little marshmallow treats really made, and what exactly is in there?
Is there a difference between the ones you make at home and the Peeps you just can't resist picking up at the store?
Join us as we find out how marshmallows are really made.
Americans do love their marshmallows.
As a nation, the National Confectioners Association says that around 90 million pounds of marshmallow are sold every year, which is about the same weight as 1,286 gray whales.
But what exactly is in the sugary treats?
According to the American Chemical Society, the ingredients in most marshmallows are pretty much what you'd expect.
You have your sugar, corn syrup, modified cornstarch, and gelatin.
And air is so important to the process that it's pretty much an ingredient, too, because you can't achieve that pillowy texture without it.
Some types of marshmallows might also have some coloring or flavoring added, but for the most part, the ingredients are pretty simple.
