Powdered sugar, also called confectioner's sugar or icing sugar, is a finely ground sugar made by milling normal granulated sugar into a powdered state. It usually contains a small amount of anti-caking agent to prevent clumping and improve flow. Although most often produced in a factory, it can also be made by putting normal sugar in a coffee grinder, or crushing it by hand in a mortar and pestle.
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Sweet | Icing sugar is predominantly sweet in taste. |
Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | Icing sugar is primarily composed of carbohydrates. |
Micronutrients | Icing sugar is low in micronutrients. | |
Cooking Behavior | Water Retention | Icing sugar easily absorbs water to form a smooth icing consistency. |
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