Ingredient

Sprinkles: Icing Sugar

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add icing sugar primarily as a sweetener and for its smooth, fine texture. …

What it is

Icing sugar, also known as confectioners' sugar or powdered sugar, is a very finely ground form of granulated sugar (sucrose). It is typically made by milling white sugar into a fine powder and often includes a small amount of an anti-caking agent, such as cornstarch, to prevent clumping.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add icing sugar primarily as a sweetener and for its smooth, fine texture. It is widely used in frostings, glazes, and as a dusting powder for baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries, providing both sweetness and an appealing finish.

Health notes

Sucrose, the main component of icing sugar, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As an added sugar, it contributes calories to the diet. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. JECFA has evaluated sucrose and did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI not specified), considering it a common food ingredient.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Sprinkles: Icing Sugar

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CREATE A TREAT Gingerbread Village Kit Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 400kcal 3.3Protein 8.3Fat 73.3Carbs TWO-BITE Brownies, Vanilla Frosting Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 510kcal 2.0Protein 27.4Fat 64.7Carbs

CREATE A TREAT Gingerbread Cookies Kids Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 410kcal 5.1Protein 11.5Fat 71.8Carbs Kingston Marketing Co St. Patrick's Day Chocolate & Vanilla Cupcakes, Chocolate & Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 66% DV per serving 451kcal 2.8Protein 21.1Fat 57.8Carbs M & J Enterprises Chocolate Cupcakes, Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 373kcal 2.7Protein 16Fat 53.3Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Yellow Mini Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 423kcal 2.8Protein 19.7Fat 62.0Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Cup Cakes, Vanilla & Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 64% DV per serving 423kcal 2.8Protein 19.7Fat 57.8Carbs Safeway, Inc. Gingerbread Village Kit, Gingerbread Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 400kcal 3.3Protein 10Fat 70Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Frosted Sugar Cookies, Frosted Sugar Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 421kcal 2.6Protein 15.8Fat 65.8Carbs Target Stores Chocolate & White Mini Cupcakes, Chocolate & White Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 58% DV per serving 423kcal 2.8Protein 21.1Fat 56.3Carbs

Target Stores Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Cupcakes, Chocolate & Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 60% DV per serving 437kcal 2.8Protein 22.5Fat 59.1Carbs Target Stores Chocolate Mini Cupcakes, Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 413kcal 2.7Protein 20Fat 57.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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