Marshmallows

How many kilograms of marshmallows do people in the U.S. buy each year?

• 1,500
• 1 million
• 10,000
• 40 million

What was the original marshmallow candy flavored with?

• Chocolate
• Honey
• Vanilla
• Caramel

What did Alex Dumeck discover after World War II?

• The freezing process
• The extrusion process
• The fermentation process
• The distillation process

What process revolutionized marshmallow production after World War II?

• Fermentation
• Extrusion
• Distillation
• Freezing

What is the significance of the marshmallow test?

• It is a test to measure marshmallow fluffiness
• It is a test to determine if someone has a sweet tooth
• It is a test to measure self-control
• It is a test to determine the quality of marshmallows

What were marshmallows originally used for?

• Roasting over a campfire
• Treating insomnia
• Making candy
• Curing toothaches

What did candy makers in the 19th century use to make medicinal marshmallow candy taste better?

• Gelatin
• Honey
• Egg whites and sugar
• Marshmallow plant extract

Who discovered that the marshmallow plant could soothe toothaches and heal wounds?

• A Roman emperor
• A candy maker in the 19th century
• An ancient Greek physician
• An Egyptian god

What did candy makers in the 19th century use to make medicinal marshmallow candy?

• Egg whites and sugar
• Honey
• Marshmallow plant extract
• Gelatin

What is the cultural significance of marshmallows?

• They are a symbol of wealth and nobility
• They are a symbol of modern candy making
• They are a symbol of ancient Egyptian gods
• They are a symbol of scientific innovation