Ingredient

White Confectioner's Coating

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Role in food

Manufacturers use white confectioner's coating for its ability to create a smooth, even finish …

What it is

White confectioner's coating is a sweet, pliable coating used to cover baked goods and candies. It is typically made from sugar, vegetable oil (often palm kernel oil), and flavorings like vanilla. Sometimes milk solids are included for a richer flavor and texture.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use white confectioner's coating for its ability to create a smooth, even finish that hardens when cool. It adds sweetness and a pleasant mouthfeel. It is commonly found on snack cakes, cookies, muffins, croissants, and candies.

Health notes

White confectioner's coating is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It is primarily composed of sugar and fat, and like other high-sugar, high-fat foods, its consumption should be moderate as part of a balanced diet. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the individual components used in confectioner's coatings.

Allergen info

White confectioner's coating may contain milk if milk solids are included. It is not derived from any of the other major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing White Confectioner's Coating

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Sinbad Foods, LLC Baklava Assortment Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 413kcal 6.5Protein 21.7Fat 52.2Carbs Sinbad Foods, LLC Baklava Assortment Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 391kcal 4.3Protein 17.4Fat 52.2Carbs Sinbad Foods, LLC Baklava Assortment Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 378kcal 4.4Protein 15.6Fat 53.3Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Cupcake Cookies, Lava Fudge Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 500kcal 3.6Protein 32.1Fat 50Carbs Fenton Enterprises, Inc. Cheesecake Truffles, Strawberry Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 618kcal 5.9Protein 47.1Fat 50Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Baklava Platter Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 400kcal 4.4Protein 17.8Fat 53.3Carbs G. Debbas Chocolatier, Inc. Chocolate Raspberry Heart, Chocolate Raspberry Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 559kcal 5.9Protein 35.3Fat 50Carbs

MomoMilk, LLC dba Milk Bar Chocolate Birthday Truffle Crumb Cakes, Chocolate Birthday Truffle Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 455kcal 3.0Protein 18.2Fat 63.6Carbs

MomoMilk, LLC dba Milk Bar Birthday Truffle Crumb Cakes, Birthday Truffle Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 455kcal 3.0Protein 18.2Fat 66.7Carbs The Yofarm Company Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt With White Chocolate Flavored Crisps & Dino-Crunch Sprinkles, Vanilla With White Chocolate Flavored Crisps & Dino-Crunch Sprinkles Yogurt 106kcal 2.9Protein 2.1Fat 18.8Carbs

MomoMilk, LLC dba Milk Bar Cocoa Mint Truffle Crumb Cakes, Cocoa Mint Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 455kcal 3.0Protein 18.2Fat 66.7Carbs

MomoMilk, LLC dba Milk Bar Candy Cane Chocolate Truffle Crumb Cakes, Candy Cane Chocolate Truffle Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 455kcal 3.0Protein 18.2Fat 66.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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