General Information
NameIcing
Scientific NameNot Available
DescriptionIcing, also called frosting in the United States, is a sweet often creamy glaze made of sugar with a liquid such as water or milk, that is often enriched with ingredients such as butter, egg whites, cream cheese, or flavorings and is used to cover or decorate baked goods, such as cakes or cookies. [Wikipedia]
Primary IDFOOD00700
Picture724
Classification
GroupConfectioneries
Sub-GroupOther confectioneries
Taxonomy
Lineage
ITIS IDNot Available
Wikipedia IDIcing_(food)
Composition
CompoundsPreparation type: Cooked

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Macronutrients
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References
Content Reference— U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page.