Squires Kitchen - Sugar
Starch-Free Icing Sugar 2 kg
Icing sugar made from 100% cane sugar, with no starch, for royal icing and buttercream without a chalky effect.
Most icing sugars contain starch (cornstarch) to prevent clumping, but this starch is not soluble at room temperature: it can create a chalky texture, a powdery residue and a slight floury taste, especially in detailed royal icing. Squires Kitchen icing sugar, made from cane sugar, eliminates this problem.
Baking benefits
- Ultra-smooth royal icing, suitable for precision work, flooding and fine borders
- Long-lasting stable structure, without collapsing even when prepared ahead
- Airier, more stable and easier-to-pipe buttercream
- Glossy icing without a floury residue on cookies, choux pastries and cupcakes
- Neutral taste: only the flavor of cane sugar
Usage tips
- Combine with egg whites or meringue powder for firm, smooth royal icing
- For airy buttercream, whisk for a long time at medium speed, then finish at high speed
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our advice
Why avoid powdered sugar with starch for royal icing?
Starch is not soluble when cold: it gives the icing a slightly chalky texture and leaves a powdery residue, which reduces the delicacy of details in royal icing (lettering, sugar lace, flooding).
Is this powdered sugar also suitable for classic icing or homemade fondant?
Yes, its fine, starch-free texture is suitable for any use that requires a smooth, glossy finish: piped icing, glazing, buttercream.
How can you prevent the sugar from hardening into a block in its bag?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, the main cause of clumping.
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Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
