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			== Powdered sugar ==
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'''Powdered Sugar'''

Powdered sugar, also known as [[confectioners' sugar]], [[icing sugar]], and icing cake, is a finely ground sugar produced by milling 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, powdered sugar can also be made by processing ordinary granulated sugar in a [[coffee grinder]], or by crushing it by hand in a [[mortar and pestle]].

== Production ==

Powdered sugar is produced by grinding granulated sugar to a powdered state. This process is typically done in a factory setting, using industrial machinery. The sugar is first ground to a fine consistency, then sifted to remove any larger particles. An anti-caking agent, such as [[cornstarch]], is often added to prevent the sugar from clumping together.

== Uses ==

Powdered sugar is used where a quick dissolving sugar is required. It is most commonly used in [[confectionery]] and baking. In baking, it is often used to make [[icing]] or frosting and other cake decorations. It is dusted onto baked goods to add sweetness and to enhance their appearance.

== Varieties ==

Different countries have different types of powdered sugar. In the United States, powdered sugar is usually made with cornstarch as an anti-caking agent, whereas in the United Kingdom, it is usually made with [[tricalcium phosphate]]. In France, powdered sugar often contains [[potato starch]] or [[maize starch]].

== Health Effects ==

Like all sugars, powdered sugar can contribute to tooth decay and obesity if consumed in large amounts. However, it is also a source of quick energy, as it is composed almost entirely of [[glucose]].

== See Also ==
* [[Granulated sugar]]
* [[Brown sugar]]
* [[Caster sugar]]

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