Candy Sequins: Powdered Sugar
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What it is
Powdered sugar, also known as confectioners' sugar or icing sugar, is finely ground granulated sugar mixed with a small amount of cornstarch to prevent clumping. The fine texture gives it a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth quality.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use powdered sugar primarily as a sweetener and texturizer in baked goods. Its fine consistency makes it ideal for dusting pastries, creating smooth icings and frostings, and adding a delicate sweetness to cookies and cakes.
Health notes
Powdered sugar is recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is primarily a source of calories from sugar. The WHO has recommended reducing intake of free sugars, including those in powdered sugar, due to their association with negative health outcomes. JECFA has evaluated sugar and has not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).
Allergen info
Powdered sugar is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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424kcal
3.0Protein
10.6Fat
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