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Stevia extract is up to 400 times sweeter than regular table sugar, making it an excellent starting point for a sugar-free alternative. But does stevia make a confectioners sugar on its own? Not directly, as it needs a bulking agent to replicate the texture and volume of traditional powdered sugar, which is crucial for achieving smooth frostings and glazes.

Over 95% of commercially produced powdered sugar contains an anti-caking agent, usually cornstarch, to prevent moisture from causing clumps. This leads many to wonder, does all powdered sugar have starch in it, and what are the options for those with dietary restrictions or specific baking needs?