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Domino Confectioners Sugar
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Domino Confectioners Sugar

Domino
32 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
29g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Domino Confectioners Sugar (32 oz) is the familiar snow-like powder you’ll spot in the supermarket baking aisle, shelved beside granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cake mixes, frosting tubs and cocoa. It reads as a pantry staple for home bakers, placed near decorating tools like sifters, pastry bags and sprinkles. This product fits holiday baking frenzies and everyday rituals alike — dusting powdered sugar over holiday cookies, finishing a stack of weekend French toast, or sweetening a quick glaze for cupcakes. Domino’s brand positioning leans on legacy and trust: mainstream, affordable and aimed at home cooks and families who value consistent results more than artisanal credentials. The label is straightforward and unadorned — no organic seal, no kid-focused mascots, and few health-claim halos beyond implicit “pure cane” language; its simplicity can lend a mild “natural” aura despite being refined sugar. In plain processing terms, confectioners sugar is refined cane sugar milled to a fine powder and blended with a small amount of cornstarch to prevent caking. Sensory details matter in its use: an ultra-fine, silky texture that looks like a tiny drift of snow, dissolving instantly on the tongue and into batters; it clumps if exposed to moisture and is ceremonially sifted or shaken through a tea strainer as part of decorating rituals. Packaging is a home-kitchen friendly 32 oz bag (typically paper with an inner liner) that lives on pantry shelves; the ritual of opening, sifting and dusting is as much part of American baking culture as the recipes it finishes. Nutrition notes on the label show about 120 calories and ~29 g sugars per serving, underscoring its role as a sweetening, finishing ingredient rather than a source of nutrients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 30
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Total Sugars29g
Added Sugars29g58%
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

Cane, Sugar,, Cornstarch..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This is a processed culinary ingredient: refined cane sugar milled into a fine powder with cornstarch added as an anti-caking agent, so it fits NOVA group 2 rather than ultra-processed group 4.

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Common Questions about Domino Confectioners Sugar

The healthiness of Domino Confectioners Sugar really depends on how you use it. It’s a refined sugar, so while it can sweeten up your favorite treats, it's not exactly a superfood. Moderation is key here, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

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