Glaze - Powdered Sugar

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.

Manufacturers use powdered sugar primarily as a sweetener and texturizer in frostings, glazes, and icings due to its smooth consistency. It's also used in baked goods like cookies and cakes for a delicate sweetness and to dust surfaces for decoration.

Powdered sugar is essentially pure sugar, and like other sugars, excessive intake can contribute to health issues. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars. The FDA has not set specific upper intake limits for added sugars beyond general dietary recommendations. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated added sugars, but no specific numeric limits are relevant to typical food use.