Ingredient

Frosting Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use frosting sugar primarily as a sweetener and texturizer in icings, frostings, and …

What it is

Frosting sugar, also known as confectioners' sugar or powdered sugar, is a finely ground white sugar. It is made by milling granulated sugar with a small amount of cornstarch to prevent clumping.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use frosting sugar primarily as a sweetener and texturizer in icings, frostings, and glazes. Its fine texture allows it to dissolve easily, creating smooth and lump-free confections, and it is also used in baked goods like cookies and cakes.

Health notes

Frosting sugar is recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is essentially pure sugar, so its health implications are tied to overall sugar consumption. High intake of added sugars can contribute to excess calorie intake. JECFA has evaluated sugar and established acceptable intake levels.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Frosting Sugar

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B SWEET Hot Bread Pudding Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 259kcal 5.9Protein 11.8Fat 30.6Carbs FUNFETTI Filled Pastry Bag Vanilla, Vanilla Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 429kcal 0Protein 17.1Fat 68.6Carbs LIDL Frosted Mini Donuts, Frosted Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 439kcal 5.3Protein 26.3Fat 47.4Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Carrot Cake Mix With Cream Cheese Frosting Mug Cakes, Carrot Cake Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 92% DV per serving 424kcal 3.3Protein 13.0Fat 73.9Carbs The J.M. Smucker Company Funfetti Frosting, Vibrant Green Vanilla Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 412kcal 0Protein 14.7Fat 67.7Carbs Frosting, Vanilla The J.M. Smucker Company Frosting, Vanilla Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 412kcal 0Protein 14.7Fat 67.7Carbs The J.M. Smucker Company Frosting, Vanilla Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings 417kcal 0Protein 20.8Fat 62.5Carbs The J.M. Smucker Company Funfetti Vanilla Marshmallow Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings 440kcal 0Protein 20Fat 64Carbs The J.M. Smucker Company Funfetti, Vanilla Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings 412kcal 0Protein 14.7Fat 67.7Carbs General Mills, Inc. Gingerbread Dough Sheets Crusts & Dough 432kcal 2.7Protein 18.9Fat 62.2Carbs General Mills, Inc. Dough Sheets Sugar Cookie Crusts & Dough 432kcal 2.7Protein 21.6Fat 59.5Carbs General Mills, Inc. Dough Sheets Crusts & Dough 432kcal 2.7Protein 21.6Fat 59.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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