Comments on: Making Powdered Sugar From Granulated Sugar

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:01:42 +0000

I thought I was the only “crazy” person that can not stand the taste of commercial powdered sugar! I have even stopped making some of my favorite recipes (strawberry soup, glazes) because they just taste “off”. I tried this method years ago when I ran out, but I think I will go this route from now on. Thanks for validating that I am not the only one that feels this way!

By: Thomas Kent

Thomas Kent — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:12:54 +0000

According to this website:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Bread-Pastries-746/confectioners-sugar.htm
the funny taste of powdered sugar is not from the corn starch, but from the addition of vegetable oil.
The oil is added to prevent (somewhat) the absorption of moisture from the air or the dessert itself.
b.t.w., the reason why I came to this website (and the other) is that this morning, I ran out of granulated sugar for my coffee thermos and substituted powdered sugar and it gave the coffee a funny taste.
So, when I got home, I Googled powdered sugar+taste!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:35:29 +0000

I tried this in my food processor also with less than great results. And, like you, when I tried it in the blender…WOW..it’s worked great! Love your site! Lots of great information! Keep up the good work! :)

By: Brenna Kater, the Ocean Skater

Brenna Kater, the Ocean Skater — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:30:24 +0000

I used my coffee grinder to make powdered sugar and added a little bit of potato starch (we eat corn-free).

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:08:55 +0000

Yay! Thank you for mentioning this, I hate the taste of cornstarch and so have been avoiding all types of frosting. I’ll try this the next time and see how it works for me.

By: Grace

Grace — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:11:43 +0000

I always learn the coolest things on your site! Thanks for sharing.