Ingredient

Icing: Powdered Sugar

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Unknown
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Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use powdered sugar primarily as a sweetener and for its fine texture. It …

What it is

Powdered sugar, also known as confectioners' sugar, is a finely ground form of granulated sugar. It often contains a small amount of an anti-caking agent, such as corn starch, to prevent clumping.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use powdered sugar primarily as a sweetener and for its fine texture. It is a key ingredient in icings, glazes, and frostings, and is also used in baked goods and confections to provide a smooth consistency.

Health notes

Powdered sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As a source of added sugars, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no specific amount of added sugars, but advise consuming at most 10 grams per meal. High intake of added sugars is associated with various health concerns. JECFA and EFSA have not set an acceptable daily intake for sugar itself, as it is a fundamental food ingredient rather than an additive.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Icing: Powdered Sugar

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CREATE A TREAT Halloween Add On Kit Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 408kcal 4.1Protein 12.2Fat 73.5Carbs NOT A BRANDED ITEM Easter Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 452kcal 7.1Protein 14.3Fat 76.2Carbs Rhodes International Inc. Microwave Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Icing, Cinnamon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 297kcal 5.4Protein 12.2Fat —Carbs The Kroger Co. Kroger, Cake, Caramel Apple, Caramel Apple Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 468kcal 3.9Protein 23.4Fat 61.0Carbs Coborn's Incorporated White Cupcakes, Vanilla Buttercreme Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 474kcal 2.6Protein 17.9Fat 73.1Carbs Safeway, Inc. Pink Dreamland Gingerbread House Kit, Gingerbread Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 433kcal 3.3Protein 8.3Fat 83.3Carbs Lemon Blueberry Rolls With Vanilla Icing, Lemon Blueberry Sister Schubert's Homemade Rolls, Inc. Lemon Blueberry Rolls With Vanilla Icing, Lemon Blueberry Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 328kcal 6.2Protein 10.9Fat 51.6Carbs Cookies United, LLC Rainbow Cofetti Party Pop Cookie House Kit, Rainbow Cofetti Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 387kcal 3.2Protein 9.7Fat 74.2Carbs Shrewd Food LLC Clever Cookie, Sugar Skull Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 406kcal 3.1Protein 10.9Fat 78.1Carbs Sweet Sam's Baking Company Sweet Sam;S, Cupcake, Cookies & Cream Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 435kcal 4.7Protein 23.5Fat 51.8Carbs The Kroger Co. Chocolate Eclair Vanilla Ice Cream, Swirled Through With Rich Cocoa Pastry Pieces And Sweet Icing, Chocolate Eclair Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 250kcal 3.6Protein 13.1Fat 28.6Carbs Cookies United, LLC Gingerbread Kit, Ginger Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 400kcal 3.3Protein 10Fat 76.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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