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Betty Crocker Decorating Icing, Black
Cooking & Baking
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Betty Crocker Decorating Icing, Black

Betty Crocker
4.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
0g
Protein
4g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Betty Crocker Decorating Icing, Black is a small, ready-to-use tub of intensely pigmented frosting you’ll usually find in the baking aisle near cake mixes, sprinkles, canned frostings and pastry bags. It sits alongside other convenience decorating products—brightly colored icings, edible confetti and pre-made glazes—inviting shoppers planning quick party or holiday projects. This product is often grabbed during occasion-driven trips: last-minute birthday runs, holiday cookie decorating, school bake sale prep, or anytime someone needs a quick way to add bold accent color to cupcakes and cookies. As a legacy brand, Betty Crocker signals mainstream, family-oriented baking: marketing leans on nostalgia, approachable convenience and kid-friendly fun rather than gourmet or organic positioning. The label displays playful type and color cues; it calls out flavors and colors but carries no organic certification and makes minimal “natural” claims (it lists “natural and artificial flavor” among ingredients). In plain terms the product is highly processed—formulated for stability, sweep-and-pipe use, and long shelf life. Sensory-wise the icing is thick, smooth and pipeable straight from the tub: a glossy, dense paste that spreads easily, holds piped shapes and dries to a slightly set finish. Packaging is compact and convenient for one-time decorating sessions, usually a small squeezable/peel-top plastic container; the ritual involves twisting open, scooping or squeezing, piping simple designs, and quickly wiping tools. It’s a shortcut product that puts bold color and reliable, sweet texture in the hands of casual bakers and parents.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tsp
Servings per Container: 20
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Sugar,, Vegetable, Shortening, (Palm,, Sunflower, and, Hydrogenated, Cottonseed, Oils),, Water,, Corn, Syrup,, Contains, Less, Than, 2%, of, the, Following;, Modified, Cornstarch,, Salt,, Cornstarch,, Red, 40,, Yellow, 5,, Blue, 1,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Citric, Acid,, Sunflower, Oil,, Rosemary, Extract, (Preservative),, Tocopherols,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Polysorbate, 60..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Rosemary Extract - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, colorants, emulsifiers, preservatives) and is a ready-to-use formulation manufactured through extensive industrial processing, placing it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Betty Crocker Decorating Icing, Black

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery slope, can't it? This icing isn't exactly a superfood, but it's also not the worst thing you could indulge in for a special occasion. It has added sugars and a few preservatives, so think of it as a fun treat rather than a health staple.

Perfect For

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