Ingredient

Icing Sugar

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

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

What it is

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.

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.

Products containing Icing Sugar

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DR OETKER Dr Oetker, Mug Cake Instant Cake Mix, Chocolate Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 435kcal 4.7Protein 10.6Fat 75.3Carbs TWO-BITE Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 427kcal 2.7Protein 21.3Fat 57.3Carbs TWO-BITE Lemon Poppyseed Scones Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 391kcal 6.2Protein 17.2Fat 54.7Carbs TWO-BITE Two-Bite Brownies Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 460kcal 2Protein 24Fat 60Carbs DUFFLET Macaroon Crisp Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 423kcal 3.9Protein 26.9Fat 42.3Carbs KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE Kimberley's Bakeshoppe, Shortbread Cookies, Salted Caramel Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 481kcal 3.7Protein 25.9Fat 55.6Carbs WHOLE FOODS MARKET Whole Foods Market, Two-Bite, Lemon Poppyseeds Scones Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 400kcal 6.7Protein 18.3Fat 51.7Carbs SWEET P'S BAKE SHOP Mini Blueberry Scones Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 406kcal 4.7Protein 15.6Fat 54.7Carbs TWO-BITE Two-Bite, Orange Cranberry Scones Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 375kcal 6.2Protein 17.2Fat 51.6Carbs TWO-BITE Two-Bite, Meyer Lemon Cranberry Scones Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 391kcal 4.7Protein 14.1Fat 57.8Carbs AUTHENTIC MENU Gourmet Cheese Spread Cheese 333kcal 3.3Protein 23.3Fat 26.7Carbs KING SOOPERS Original Cakerie Autumn Spice Cake For 2 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 358kcal 4.1Protein 22.8Fat 32.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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