Abstract: A process of preparing a marshmallow piece includes preparing a pre-cook syrup batch of a mixture including a low viscosity saccharidic composition, humectant, and water as a pre-cook syrup batch. The low viscosity saccharidic composition includes at least two low viscosity saccharidic components and at least one polysaccharide. The process also includes cooking the pre-cook syrup batch to form a cooked syrup composition having a predetermined moisture content, combining the cooked syrup composition with a gelatin solution and optionally at least one flavoring to form a pre-whip marshmallow composition, whipping the pre-whip marshmallow composition to form a whipped marshmallow composition having a predetermined density, and forming and setting up a formed marshmallow composition to form the marshmallow piece. The marshmallow has a water activity in the range of between 0.40 and 0.45. A comestible includes the marshmallow and at least one dry portion having a crunchy texture.