White powdered icing sugar in a red and white 15 kg bag labeled 'Icing Sugar for Icing and Dusting'
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Icing Sugar (Food Grade)

Icing Sugar (food grade) is a finely milled white sugar powder used predominantly for icing, dusting, and baking applications. Supplied in 15 kg bags, it supports confectionery production in Kenya.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number9005-57-2
Chemical FormulaC12H22O11
AppearanceFine white powder
Packaging15 kg polypropylene bags
StorageCool, dry, ventilated storage, away from humidity
Anti-caking AgentTypically 2% corn starch or similar

Icing Sugar (Food Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameIcing Sugar (Food Grade)
CategoryFood and Beverages
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Icing Sugar (Food Grade)

Icing Sugar, also known as powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar, is a finely ground form of sucrose used extensively in the food and beverage industry. Its fine particle size allows it to dissolve quickly, making it ideal for producing smooth icings, dustings, and fillings in bakeries and confectionery manufacturing. This food-grade product typically contains a small percentage of anti-caking agent to prevent clumping, ensuring consistent texture and ease of handling. Procured primarily in 15 kg bags, Icing Sugar is suitable for both artisan bakeries and larger food-processing operations. Supply is managed efficiently to maintain freshness and prevent moisture uptake, which can negatively affect product performance. In handling Icing Sugar, it is important to store it in a cool, dry environment with good ventilation to prevent caking and retention of air moisture. This product is versatile in confectionery applications such as cake decoration, preparation of frostings, dusting pastries, and in some cases, sugar glazing. Finstar Chemicals distributes food-grade Icing Sugar to industrial and commercial food manufacturers, with logistics optimized for prompt delivery and consistent supply. Purchasing through Finstar ensures compliance with regional food safety regulations and quality assurance practices essential for food industry procurement teams.

External references: PubChem · Wikipedia

Applications

Confectionery Icing and FrostingFinely powdered sugar dissolves quickly to create smooth icing textures for cakes and pastries.
Pastry DustingUsed for dusting baked goods to improve appearance and add a light sweetness without granularity.
Filling and GlazingProvides smooth sweetness and attractive gloss in pie fillings and sugar glazes.

Benefits

Fast DissolutionThe fine particle size allows rapid dissolving into mixtures, ensuring smooth icing with no graininess.
Anti-Caking AdditiveContains a small percentage of anti-caking agent to prevent clumping during storage and handling.
Consistent TextureUniform powder prevents uneven sweetness distribution, important for quality confectionery products.

Features

Food-Grade CertificationMeets regulatory standards for direct use in food and beverage production.
Standard 15 kg PackagingSuits easy handling and inventory management for commercial kitchens and bakeries.
Moisture Resistant PackagingPolypropylene bags protect against humidity to maintain powder flowability and product integrity.

Industries Served

Bakery and ConfectioneryUsed extensively by bakeries and confectionery manufacturers for icing, frosting, and baking processes.
Food and Beverage ManufacturingEssential ingredient for various dessert and beverage sweetening formulations requiring fine sugar.

Icing Sugar (Food Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Icing Sugar (Food Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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