Ingredient

Donut Coating: Powdered Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use powdered sugar primarily as a sweetener and texturizer. Its fine, powdery consistency …

What it is

Powdered sugar, also known as confectioners' sugar or icing sugar, is finely ground granulated sugar. The fine texture is achieved by milling granulated sugar with a small amount of cornstarch to prevent clumping.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use powdered sugar primarily as a sweetener and texturizer. Its fine, powdery consistency makes it ideal for creating smooth icings, glazes, and frostings for baked goods like donuts, cakes, and cookies. It's also used to dust desserts and in some candy recipes.

Health notes

Powdered sugar is essentially pure sugar. The FDA considers it Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) as a food ingredient. Like other sugars, excessive consumption can contribute to health issues associated with high sugar intake, such as weight gain and increased risk of type 2 diabetes. JECFA has evaluated sugar and established an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Powdered sugar is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Donut Coating: Powdered Sugar

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United States Bakery Donuts, Blueberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 404kcal 3.0Protein 18.2Fat 57.6Carbs United States Bakery Donouts, Maple Glazed Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 404kcal 3.5Protein 15.8Fat 61.4Carbs Svenhards Swedish Bakery Inc. Donuts Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 404kcal 3.5Protein 17.5Fat 61.4Carbs United States Bakery Glazed Donuts Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 395kcal 2.3Protein 16.3Fat 60.5Carbs United States Bakery Old Fashioned Donut Holes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 395kcal 2.3Protein 16.3Fat 60.5Carbs Lemon Old Fashioned Donuts, Lemon United States Bakery Lemon Old Fashioned Donuts, Lemon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 404kcal 3.5Protein 17.5Fat 56.1Carbs Blueberry Old Fashioned Donuts, Blueberry United States Bakery Blueberry Old Fashioned Donuts, Blueberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 404kcal 3.5Protein 17.5Fat 57.9Carbs United States Bakery Irish Cream-Flavored Glaze Non-Alcoholic Donuts, Irish Cream Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 368kcal 3.5Protein 17.5Fat 52.6Carbs Old Fashioned Donuts United States Bakery Old Fashioned Donuts Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 404kcal 3.5Protein 15.8Fat 61.4Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Glazed Old Fashioned Donuts, Glazed Old Fashioned Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 404kcal 3.5Protein 15.8Fat 61.4Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts, Old Fashioned Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 421kcal 3.5Protein 19.3Fat 59.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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