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Powdered Sugar

Powdered sugar is finely ground refined sugar, usually made from sucrose and often blended with a small amount of anti-caking starch. It is primarily used as a sweetener in baking, frostings, and desserts.

Beneficial properties

quick source of energy fine texture for baking highly soluble sweetener

Nutritional highlights

Powdered sugar provides mostly rapidly absorbed carbohydrates with negligible amounts of vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, and fat.

Caution. High in added sugar; frequent intake can worsen blood glucose control and increase risk of tooth decay.

Conditions it helps with

Cavities & Tooth Pain
Includes: Cavities / Tooth Decay
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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