So I was wondering, is the glycemic index for a "raw" marshmallow (one fresh out of the bag), different from that of a toasted marshmallow. This being a rather important question, I did what you do with rather important questions - I googled it.
As it turns out, google returns startlingly few relevant hits for this (gasp!). I did find an estimate stating that a single 7 gram plain marshmallow has a Glycemic Index ranging from around 56-69 at The Fat Loss Authority, but I was unable to find even a single mention of the GI related to a nicely toasted one of these babies. Could it be that that wonderful slightly browned crust of toasted goodness has eliminated the impact that this sugary treat would normally have on your body? Dare I hope?
What to do? Well, since I am not in the mood to wade through the Customer Service phone menus, I will leave this question for a future update - perhaps if Alejandra (the page admin at Jet Puffed's Facebook page) accepts my friend request, I'll get the chance to ask her. Until then, however, I have to say I found some very interesting factoids about marshmallows.
For example, did you know you would have to eat 13 mini-marshmallows to get the same satisfaction as eating just one full-sized marshmallow. That sure seems like an awful lot of toasting to me though - maybe better just stick to the one.
Flip the package over and the first ingredients you'll usually see in marshmallows are usually sugar or corn syrup followed by water. But did you also know that most commercially produced marshmallows are made with gelatin to help them keep their shape? This means that most marshmallows are not vegetarian friendly, as gelatin is a product made from animals (hides and bones). So the next time you're toasting one, keep in mind that instead of piling that toasted goodness on top of chocolate and graham crackers, you may want to pop open that bottle of A1 steak sauce and grab a glass of Cabernet.
And I would be remiss if I left out my marshmallow without a passing mention of Peeps. These little guys have been around since about 1953 (produced in Bethlehem, PA) starting with the yellow chicks with those little brown eyes and over the years turning into year-round staples for all seasons from their original Easter to Halloween and Christmas. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised that my query on the Peeps home page returned "0 RESULTS FOR 'nutrition'". But, hey, do you really eat Peeps for the vitamins & minerals?
Until next time...
As it turns out, google returns startlingly few relevant hits for this (gasp!). I did find an estimate stating that a single 7 gram plain marshmallow has a Glycemic Index ranging from around 56-69 at The Fat Loss Authority, but I was unable to find even a single mention of the GI related to a nicely toasted one of these babies. Could it be that that wonderful slightly browned crust of toasted goodness has eliminated the impact that this sugary treat would normally have on your body? Dare I hope?
What to do? Well, since I am not in the mood to wade through the Customer Service phone menus, I will leave this question for a future update - perhaps if Alejandra (the page admin at Jet Puffed's Facebook page) accepts my friend request, I'll get the chance to ask her. Until then, however, I have to say I found some very interesting factoids about marshmallows.
For example, did you know you would have to eat 13 mini-marshmallows to get the same satisfaction as eating just one full-sized marshmallow. That sure seems like an awful lot of toasting to me though - maybe better just stick to the one.
Flip the package over and the first ingredients you'll usually see in marshmallows are usually sugar or corn syrup followed by water. But did you also know that most commercially produced marshmallows are made with gelatin to help them keep their shape? This means that most marshmallows are not vegetarian friendly, as gelatin is a product made from animals (hides and bones). So the next time you're toasting one, keep in mind that instead of piling that toasted goodness on top of chocolate and graham crackers, you may want to pop open that bottle of A1 steak sauce and grab a glass of Cabernet.
And I would be remiss if I left out my marshmallow without a passing mention of Peeps. These little guys have been around since about 1953 (produced in Bethlehem, PA) starting with the yellow chicks with those little brown eyes and over the years turning into year-round staples for all seasons from their original Easter to Halloween and Christmas. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised that my query on the Peeps home page returned "0 RESULTS FOR 'nutrition'". But, hey, do you really eat Peeps for the vitamins & minerals?
Until next time...