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Gluten Free Icing Sugar

Sucrose (modified) Allergen-Free
Gluten Free Icing Sugar

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae, Saccharum officinarum
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Sugarcane/Sugar beet, Corn

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Definition

Finely powdered sugar with cornstarch, used for frostings and dusting, confirmed gluten-free.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet
TextureFine, Powdery, Melts quickly
AromaNeutral, faintly sweet
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 16g (1 tbsp)
Calories396 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0 g
Total Carbohydrate99 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars96 g
Calcium0 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium0 mg

Chef’s Secret

Sift thoroughly before using to prevent lumps in frosting, especially with cornstarch-based types.

Substitutions

Best Match

Regular Powdered Sugar

1:1

Same texture & sweetness, but contains gluten (cornstarch often wheat-based).

Granulated Sugar (blended)

1:1 (by weight)

Can be finely ground in a blender for similar texture, but may be slightly coarser.

Coconut Sugar (blended)

1:1 (by weight)

Gluten-free, lower glycemic index, but has a slight caramel flavor and darker color.

Erythritol/Xylitol (blended)

1:1 (by volume for Xylitol)

Sugar-free, GF option; different sweetness profile and cooling effect.

Buying Guide

Look for "gluten-free" certification. Check for added anti-caking agents.

Flavor Pairings

Butter cream cheese vanilla lemon fruits.