Meringue Powder
/məˈræŋ ˌpaʊ.dər/noun
A dry baking ingredient, usually made from powdered egg whites and stabilizers, used to make meringue and royal icing.
Did you know?The origin of “meringue” is disputed: it may be connected with the Swiss village of Meiringen, though historical evidence does not prove that story conclusively.
Etymological Timeline
16th–17th Century
French
meringue
“A sweet preparation made from beaten egg whites and sugar; the exact origin of the term is uncertain.”
17th Century
English
meringue
“A sweet dish or confection of whipped egg whites and sugar, borrowed from French.”
Old French
Old French
poudre
“Dust or fine particles; the source of modern English “powder.””
Middle English
English
poudre / powder
“Finely ground or pulverized material.”
Modern English
English
meringue powder
“A commercial dry mixture, commonly based on dried egg whites, used in baking and icing.”