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a swamp plant that quit botany to become a campfire's favorite victim.
real plantOriginally made from the mallow that grows in marshes.
ancient candyEgyptians blended its sap with honey for royalty.
no plant nowModern versions are just sugar, gelatin, and air.
famous testStanford studied kids resisting one for two.
flame chemistryToasting browns the sugar via the Maillard reaction.