Quick answer: Yes. You can make a powdered sugar from coconut sugar by grinding it in a dry, high-speed blender or spice grinder until it becomes a fine powder. Adding a small amount of starch, such as cornstarch or tapioca starch, helps stop it from caking. The result is light brown rather than white, with a caramel flavour. It works well in frostings, dusting and no-bake desserts.
Key takeaways – Coconut sugar can be ground into a powder at home. – A little starch helps prevent caking. – The powder is light brown, not white. – It suits frostings, glazes and dusting.
How do you make it at home?
- Make sure the blender or grinder is completely dry.
- Add coconut sugar, filling the jar no more than halfway.
- Optionally add starch, about 1 tablespoon per cup of sugar.
- Blend in short pulses, then longer bursts, until very fine.
- Let the dust settle before opening the lid.
- Sift to remove any larger particles.
Fine mesh 50 coconut sugar grinds faster than coarser grades.
How does it compare with regular powdered sugar?
| Feature | Regular powdered sugar | Coconut sugar powder |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | White | Light brown |
| Flavour | Neutral sweet | Caramel |
| Starch | Usually added | Optional |
| Uses | Icing, dusting | Icing, dusting, glazes |
| Caking | Low with starch | Higher without starch |
Where can you use it?
- Buttercream and cream cheese frosting.
- Simple glazes for cakes and doughnuts.
- Dusting on brownies, cookies and pancakes.
- No-bake energy balls and truffles.
- Whipped cream.
The light brown colour suits chocolate, spice and coffee desserts. For a white finish, regular powdered sugar is still the better choice.
Why does it cake?
Fine powders have a large surface area, so they absorb moisture quickly. Coconut sugar already attracts moisture, and as a powder this effect is stronger. Starch absorbs some of the moisture and keeps the powder flowing. Store it in an airtight jar and make small batches.
Can you make it without starch?
Yes. Without starch, the powder is pure coconut sugar, which some people prefer for a single-ingredient product. Use it quickly and store it airtight.
What about industrial production?
Food manufacturers can mill coconut sugar into fine powder using industrial mills. They control moisture carefully and may use permitted flow aids. Products sold as powdered coconut sugar should be labelled with all ingredients, including any starch or anti-caking agent.
Tips for best results
- Grind in small batches.
- Let the blender rest between bursts to avoid heating the sugar.
- Sift before use for a smooth finish.
- Store airtight and use within a few weeks.
Where does IMC fit?
PT Integral Mulia Cipta (IMC Group) has produced coconut sugar in Central Java since 2012 and exports to customers abroad, including the USA. IMC offers mesh 14 and mesh 50 granules in paper bags with a food-grade PE liner. Brands can ask the IMC team for samples.
FAQ
Can I make icing sugar from coconut sugar? Yes, by grinding it very fine.
Do I need to add starch? It is optional but helps prevent caking.
Will it be white? No. It will be light brown.
Which grade grinds fastest? Mesh 50.
IMC Group (PT Integral Mulia Cipta) supplies fine-granule organic coconut sugar from Central Java to food companies worldwide. Talk to our team: info@organic-coconut-sugar.com or WhatsApp +62 811 880 62273.
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