Does Marshmallow Contain Egg?

Marshmallow creme and other less firm marshmallow products generally contain little or no gelatin, which mainly serves to allow the familiar marshmallow confection to retain its shape. They generally use egg whites instead. Non-gelatin, egg-containing versions of this product may be consumed by ovo vegetarians.

Do marshmallows have egg in?

Marshmallows start with cooked, dissolved sugar, water, and an intense whipping process that pushes air into little pockets in the sugar solution. It's essentially the same technique you'd use to make fluffy scrambled eggs or whipped cream. But in this case, it's all about sugar, gelatin, and air.

Do marshmallows have egg or dairy?

While marshmallows and marshmallow creme have the color of milk and possibly a texture of a heavily whipped cream, they do not contain dairy.