About this creation
Required link: 2010 MocOlympics! Group Home
Marshmallows are one of the earliest confections known to humankind. They are made from only a few ingredients, which fall into two main categories: sweeteners and emulsifying agents. Sweeteners include corn syrup, sugar, and dextrose. Proportionally, there is more corn syrup than sugar because it increases solubility (the ability to dissolve) and retards crystallization. Corn starch, modified food starch, water, gum, gelatin, and/or whipped egg whites are used in various combinations. The resulting combination gives the marshmallows their texture. They act as emulsifying agents by maintaining fat distribution and providing the aeration that makes marshmallows puffy. Gum, obtained from plants, also can act as an emulsifier in marshmallows, but it is also important as a gelling agent.

A solution is formed by dissolving sugar and corn syrup in water and boiling it. Egg whites and/or gelatin is mixed with the sugar solution. Then the ingredients are heated in a cook kettle to about 240°F (115°C). The resulting mixture is passed through a strainer to remove extraneous matter.

In the pump, the mixture is then beaten into a foam to two or three times its original volume. At this stage, flavoring can be added. The heated mixture is transferred to a heat exchanger. Air is pumped into the mixture. The mixture cools in a tempering kettle, passes through another filter, and continues on to the "hill." Marshmallows are extruded through a machine or deposited onto bands.

The extrusion process involves the foam being squeezed through a die to produce marshmallow's familiar pillow shape. Usually, they get a coating of corn starch to counter stickiness and help maintain their form after they have been extruded.

The pillows are formed into a rope of pillows and are cut and dried on a rubber conveyor belt.

The "guillotine" cuts the pillows to its appropriate length.

After the pillows have cooled, they are weighed and packaged.

A view of the whole production process. It's the marshmallow factory category after all! XD
Builder's Deep Thoughts:
My category f@#$%&* stinks!
Reference: How marshmallow is made.
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November 9, 2010 |
Quoting Sebeus I
never to late to say thank you I guess (that last comment was from 7 october :P)
and I noticed xD
Indeed! The MOCpages citizens have been very gracious to comments on my MOCs! |
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November 9, 2010 |
never to late to say thank you I guess (that last comment was from 7 october :P)
and I noticed xD |
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November 9, 2010 |
Thanks everybody for your wonderful comments! |
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October 7, 2010 |
thats how babies are made right LOL |
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This brings the biggest smile to my face !!Thank you what a fun piece! |
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September 2, 2010 |
The original ingredient was from a plant called a mallow,a plant found in the marsh.Marsh-mallow.Anyways...The first time I saw the white tank part I thought it was a pig!So if you modified it,you could use that same design for a pig,or Phipson... |
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Nicks Bricks August 23, 2010 |
this is great, i love the detail, and build itself was great, gave me a chuckle~Nick |
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August 22, 2010 |
More than one could ever want to know about marshmallows. Lovely job. Lee. |
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August 21, 2010 |
Love the blender... the red hosey thingy was a nice touch as well... excellent work, good luck in the next round |
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August 21, 2010 |
Nice build |
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August 19, 2010 |
Wow. You did a literal take on the category. Anyhow, great pictures, and nice build. I want some s'mores now... |
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August 19, 2010 |
I agree with Stu - I read and I read, feeling my anticipation rise with each passing sentence, for the hilarious innuendo that never came. (Heheh, came). Anyway, I do feel very informed now, like I just watched an episode of "Unwrapped." |
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August 19, 2010 |
inpressive ,,,,bravo |
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August 19, 2010 |
you know,i always loved documentaries,
so it s no wonder why i love this!
i know more about spiders habits
in africa that i know about the ozzborne familly,and that does nt make me particularly popular!
lol!
i just love every part of your build,
as it is so carefully detailed,
i don t know the rules of your contest,
but a part of me screams;where is the surrounding building!
it s just that i m into industrial builds these days so...
and thanks for your comments,greatly appreciated!
and if i was allowed i d give you my vote!
good work!
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August 17, 2010 |
This is great. I love all the factory elements and the informative description. Unfortunately, I have an urge to eat some marshmallows! |
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August 17, 2010 |
Very... informative! Bes marshmallow factory EVER! |
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August 16, 2010 |
Wow, man, way to go on a truly annoying theme! Don't know hat I would have done with that! Great effort mate, it got you through no worries... |
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August 16, 2010 |
Non Judge: Great work on this. Love that you did an actual marshmellow factory. |
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August 16, 2010 |
They lonely guy that is working deserves a bonus! |
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August 16, 2010 |
Ya know, that pump reminds me of an albino version of Phipson's pig... Did you try to hide it? =P Well, it's refreshing to see that someone actually looked something up for a build. Good luck with the MOColympics and that guillotine is awesome. ~Waff |
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August 16, 2010 |
So good, I'd like s'more... MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! |
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August 16, 2010 |
Neat builds and informative too! I must admit I was waiting for a dirty joke or a bit of slapstick from you - you didn't grow up while I was on vacation did you? *shudder* Don't even want to think about that.... Good Luck! |
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August 15, 2010 |
Reminds me of the television show "How It's Made", except for the fact that this is Lego :P . Awesome moc! |
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August 15, 2010 |
Your "educational" approach makes this a unique entry. 7 points. |
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August 15, 2010 |
This is a great build and highly detailed. I felt like I was watching the Food Network with your step by step description of the marshmallow making process.
By the way I hate to bother you with this at such a last moment but I can't get my link to work for my entry. I tried retyping it several times and nothing. I just keep getting the same message saying the page doesn't exist. If you give me any ideas I would be most greatful. Thank you. |
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August 15, 2010 |
Great, now I'll never be able to have fun with marshmellows again. I actually fell asleep reading that. Can't imagine how you stayed awake while researching it! Great little build though and educational mocs are always welcomed haha! 7 points! ~ Chris. |
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August 15, 2010 |
See even Legos can tech you how to make marshmallows. |
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August 15, 2010 |
"Bloom where you're planted," and how! Very nice, you can build in a humbling category extremely well! Keep it up! |
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August 15, 2010 |
I'm so glad I didn't land this category... great MOC though. Beautiful and educational! I'm pretty sure it'll get you to round 2 too. |
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August 15, 2010 |
YUM!!! You know marshmallows drive me absolutely wild. I love that machine that stirs and melts the sugar at the beginning, very well crafted. Excellent entry Shifu! |
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August 15, 2010 |
Now I want marshmallows. Unfortunately, I don't have any, so I'll have to go out and buy some. Thanks for that. |
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August 15, 2010 |
Very informative! Just like watching that show on Food Network. |
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August 15, 2010 |
Awesome details! |
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August 15, 2010 |
Yammee! I want some please :) Nice build mate, as your usual quality level, keep it up. |
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August 15, 2010 |
Reminds me of an episode of "How It's Made". Best show ever, when there is nothing else on. lol |
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August 15, 2010 |
Holy research paper Batman! Lots of great details here, I especially like the mixer. |
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August 15, 2010 |
you think your category sugs? be glad you didn't get the serial killer thang! so far the best in your theme, altough the theme screams for something innuendo! |
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August 15, 2010 |
Wow, it must have taken hours to cut and paste ALL that text...LMAO Nice build with great details. The guillotine is inspired and the cutting of the marshmallow ropes turned out fab. Should be seeing you in round 2!~H |
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August 15, 2010 |
Very nice job, i like the factory. |
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August 15, 2010 |
WOW! You actually studied this to build this MOC!? |
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August 15, 2010 |
this is awesome, the spoiler piece used as guillotine is simply brilliant, for someone not liking its category you did very well, you've kept it simple and yet added the necessary detail to make it look realistic, I love it |
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August 15, 2010 |
The category might stink, but that's a pretty awesome marshmallow machine you got there, great job! |
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August 15, 2010 |
Educational! ;) |
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August 15, 2010 |
and then there bought by peopel who put them in marshmallow blasters haha |
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