Marshmallows

I popped into whole foods the other day and picked up a box of hot cocoa mix and marshmallows for consumption in the early morning when I get into work.
I like sugar.
I'm a big fan of Swedish fish.

LBo makes a good Tilapia dish.
I am not sure that I like marshmallows made of fish gelatin

This is a real marshmallow (Althaea officinalis). Extensive research reveals that it is a plant that is native to Africa; used for medicinal and decorative purposes. It was a delicacy for the Romans, eaten by Egyptians and Armenians to name a few.

The extract from the plant was originally used as a gelling agent in making the marshmallow treat; This is where the name of the treat comes from. Apparently, marshmallows now are usually held together with getlatin of some sort: Beef Bones, Beef skin or Fish.

Can we go back to the real thing?