Flower Confetti Sprinkles: Icing Sugar

Icing sugar, also known as powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar, is a finely ground form of granulated sugar (sucrose). It often contains a small amount of an anti-caking agent, such as cornstarch, to prevent clumping and maintain its powdery texture.

Manufacturers use icing sugar primarily as a sweetener and to create smooth textures in frostings, glazes, and icings. It is also commonly used for dusting baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries, providing a delicate finish.

Icing sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Like all sugars, it provides calories and contributes to the total "added sugars" in a diet. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no specific amount of added sugars, but suggest limiting intake to at most 10 grams per meal. The World Health Organization advises limiting free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sucrose, but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake.