Ingredient

Powdered Sugar Sugar

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Role in food

Manufacturers use powdered sugar as a sweetener and texturizer in frostings, icings, and glazes, …

What it is

Powdered sugar is finely ground granulated sugar mixed with a small amount of cornstarch to prevent clumping. The grinding process creates a smooth, powdery texture. It is primarily made from sugarcane or sugar beets.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use powdered sugar as a sweetener and texturizer in frostings, icings, and glazes, where its fine texture dissolves easily. It also adds sweetness and a smooth mouthfeel to baked goods like cookies, cakes, and pastries.

Health notes

Powdered sugar is recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It provides calories but no significant nutrients. Like other sugars, excessive intake can contribute to health issues. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Powdered Sugar Sugar

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Giant Eagle, Inc. Creamery Classics Premium Ice Cream, Peanut Butter S'Mores Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 235kcal 2.9Protein 11.8Fat 30.9Carbs Sweet Sam's Baking Company Sweet Sam's, Iced Carrot Pound Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 294kcal 4.7Protein 8.2Fat 54.1Carbs Sweet Sam's Baking Company Cupcake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 353kcal 3.5Protein 16.5Fat 49.4Carbs Entertaining Games Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Desserts, Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 446kcal 1.8Protein 25Fat 53.6Carbs Galliker Dairy Company Cinnamon Churro, A Buttery Flavored Pure Premium Ice Cream Infused With Cinnamon Butter Cookies And A Cinnamon Graham Variegate., Cinnamon Churro Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 281kcal 3.4Protein 14.6Fat 32.6Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Chocolate Covered Caramel Peanut Clusters, Chocolate Candy 480kcal 8Protein 28Fat 60Carbs Smart & Final Iris Corporation Plain, Sugar & Powdered Sugar Brownie Bites, Plain, Sugar & Powdered Sugar Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 395kcal 5.3Protein 11.8Fat 71.0Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Funnel Cake Sticks Other Frozen Desserts 296kcal 3.7Protein 9.3Fat 51.9Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Winter Snowflake Holiday Linzer Cookie Kit, Winter Snowflake Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 375kcal 6.2Protein 0Fat 87.5Carbs Friendly Ice Cream Corp. Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Singles, Strawberry Cheesecake Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 95% DV per serving High in added sugars — 82% DV per serving 361kcal 3.0Protein 21.7Fat 39.2Carbs

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Churro Trail Mix, Churro Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 567kcal 13.3Protein 36.7Fat 46.7Carbs Maud Borup, Inc. Watermelon Gummy And Cotton Candy, Watermelon Candy High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 333kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 86.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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