Ingredient

Icing Sugar

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add icing sugar primarily for its sweetening properties and its fine texture, which …

What is Icing Sugar?

Icing sugar, also known as powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar, is a very finely ground form of granulated sugar. It often contains a small amount of an anti-caking agent, such as cornstarch, to prevent clumping. It is made by mechanically grinding sucrose crystals.

Is Icing Sugar vegan?

Icing Sugar is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Icing Sugar a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Icing Sugar used for?

Manufacturers add icing sugar primarily for its sweetening properties and its fine texture, which allows for smooth icings, glazes, and dustings.

Is Icing Sugar safe?

Icing sugar is a form of added sugar and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add icing sugar primarily for its sweetening properties and its fine texture, which allows for smooth icings, glazes, and dustings. It is commonly found in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries, as well as in frostings and dessert toppings.

Health notes

Icing sugar is a form of added sugar and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. High intake of added sugars can contribute to excess calorie consumption. JECFA has evaluated sucrose as a food ingredient and has not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified), considering it a basic food component.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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