What is Sprinkles? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Sprinkles?

Sprinkles, also known as jimmies, nonpareils and sanding sugar are tiny colored pellets of sugar that are round, or formed into short sticks. They may be any number of colors, including red, green, blue, yellow, pink, orange, white and others. They are hard in texture and have a crunch when you chew them. They taste sugary. Sprinkles are used as a decoration for sweet baked goods, such as cakes and cupcakes.

What does Sprinkles Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

sugar

Sugar comes from sugar cane and sugar beets. The sugar is extracted from the juice of both plants and refined into the granulated substance known as sugar. Sucrose, the sweet substance of sugar is a combination of glucose and fructose. White sugar is composed of tiny white, dry granules. The flavor is sweet and neutral. Brown sugar is brown and has more moisture, with a richer flavor that hints at molasses. Sugar is used in both sweet and savory foods.

cornstarch

Cornstarch is obtained from the endosperm of the corn kernel. This is the main body and juicy part of the kernel. Cornstarch is a fine, white powder with a squeaky texture and neutral flavor. It is used in many foods, particularly in America. Cornstarch makes an easy thickener for liquids, such as sauces and an excellent binding agent for baked goods. In the 1800's cornstarch was used for starching laundry, making the clothing appear stiff and professional.

palm oil

Palm oil comes from the red colored pulp of the palm fruit. The oil is yellow golden. Red palm oil is a reddish color and of a slightly higher quality. Yellow palm oil has a mild buttery flavor and red palm oil has a harsher taste. The oil is of a similar consistency to olive oil.

soybean oil

Soybean oil is used in many countries around the world and has become extremely popular in the US for its inexpensive price and neutral flavor. Soy oil is considered a vegetable oil and is extracted from soybeans. The color of this thin oil is a translucent golden yellow. Soy oil is used frequently in restaurants for sauteing, grilling and deep frying. It is also used in salad dressings and baked goods.

powdered sugar

Powdered sugar, also called confectioners sugar is made by grinding the sugar granules until they are powdered. They are then mixed with a small amount of cornstarch to prevent clumping. The sugar is white, powdery and looks a lot like a powdered starch. It tastes sweet and starchy. Powdered sugar is used in baked goods and on baked goods, as well as in icings.

additives

Additives are added to food items in small quantities to improve the flavor, change the texture, enhance appearance, or preserve the item. Additives are both natural and artificial. Natural additives have been used for a long time, while many artificial ones were discovered in the 19th century. There are numerous artificial additives including soy lecithin, guar gum, ascorbic acid and sodium nitrite.

Sprinkles Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	142kcal	7%
Fats	7g	9%
Sat. fats	7g	32%
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	21g	7%
Sugars	14g	28%
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	0mg	0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Sprinkles?

1 oz of Sprinkles contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Sprinkles?

1 oz of Sprinkles contains 21 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Sprinkles?

1 oz of Sprinkles contains 7 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Sprinkles?

1 oz of Sprinkles contains 14 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Sprinkles?

There are 142 calories in 1 oz of Sprinkles.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Sprinkles?

There are 2268 calories in 1 pound of Sprinkles.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Sprinkles?

There are 20 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Sprinkles.