Ingredient

Frosting - Powdered Sugar

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Powdered sugar is primarily used as a sweetener and texturizer in baked goods. Its …

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. The fine texture is achieved by milling granulated sugar in a hammer mill. The cornstarch is added to prevent clumping and improve flowability.

Why it's used

Powdered sugar is primarily used as a sweetener and texturizer in baked goods. Its fine consistency allows it to dissolve easily, making it ideal for smooth icings, frostings, glazes, and dusting confections. It is a key ingredient in cakes, cookies, pastries, and candies.

Health notes

Powdered sugar is recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is essentially pure sugar, so excessive consumption can contribute to health issues associated with high sugar intake, such as weight gain and increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The WHO recommends limiting added sugar intake. JECFA has evaluated sugar and its derivatives.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Frosting - Powdered Sugar

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Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. Cinnamon Rolls, Raisins, Frosting Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 337kcal 4.5Protein 10.1Fat 58.4Carbs CREATE A TREAT Create A Treat Ltd, Message Cookie Kit Cookies & Biscuits 444kcal 5.6Protein 16.7Fat 75Carbs BAKER'S CORNER Pumpkin Spice Cupcake & Frosting Mix, Pumpkin Spice Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in added sugars — 52% DV per serving 370kcal 4.3Protein 1.1Fat 87.0Carbs BAKER'S CORNER Caramel Apple Flavored Cupcake & Frosting Mix, Caramel Apple Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 370kcal 4.3Protein 0Fat 89.1Carbs P & A Antonina's, Mini Cupcakes, Blueberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 518kcal 5.9Protein 22.4Fat 74.1Carbs P & A Antonina's Artisan Bakery, Mini Cupcakes, Zucchini, Zucchini Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 435kcal 3.5Protein 17.6Fat 67.1Carbs Batter Up, LLC The Piping Gourmets, Gluten-Free Whoopie Pies, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Cake Other Frozen Desserts 368kcal 3.5Protein 17.5Fat 54.4Carbs Batter Up, LLC The Piping Gourmets, Whoopie Pies, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Mint Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 368kcal 3.5Protein 17.5Fat 56.1Carbs

Batter Up, LLC The Piping Gourmets, Whoopie Pies, Chocolate Cake Raspberry Frosting, Chocolate Cake Raspberry Frosting Other Frozen Desserts 368kcal 3.5Protein 17.5Fat 56.1Carbs Sweet Ali's Gluten Free Bakery Vanilla Cake, Chocolate Frosting Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 446kcal 2.4Protein 26.5Fat 50.6Carbs P & A Mini Cupcakes, Banana Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 518kcal 4.7Protein 20Fat 80Carbs Lucky Spoon Bakery Frosty Zucchini Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 333kcal 3.5Protein 15.8Fat 47.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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