Fun Cakes Mini Beads Mix
Mini Beads Christmas Mix 80g
The Christmas mix for end-of-year yule logs and traditional festive cakes.
The Fun Cakes Christmas Mix 80g combines red, green, white beads and silver touches for instant Christmas tree effect.
This mix is the signature of end-of-year yule logs: economical and impactful without having to mix 4 references.
Signature shade
Christmas 80g
Dominant pigment: sugar + allura red + tartrazine + silver coloring + calcium carbonate
Fun Cakes Mini Beads in signature mix, ready to sprinkle on cakes and cupcakes for instant decorative effect.
Technical features
2-3 mm
Diameter
Standard mini bead
80g
Content
Resealable pouch
Sugar
Ingredients
Crunchy hard
Compatible with
- Fondant covering: Sprinkling on covered cake for decorative relief.
- Royal icing and buttercream: Apply at the last moment before crystallization.
- Ganaches and whipped cream: Light sprinkling on cupcakes and desserts.
- Drip cakes and chocolate drips: Apply while the drip is still liquid.
Discover the Fun Cakes Mini Beads Mix range
10 signature and themed mixes in the catalog. Click to explore the range.
SIGNATURE MIXES
BABY SHOWER MIX
EVENT MIXES
Signature creative ideas
- Yule log: Christmas sprinkling on chocolate or cream log.
- Christmas tree cake: Decoration on green fondant tree.
- End-of-year party cupcakes: New Year's Eve buffet with individual cupcakes.
- December birthday cake: End-of-year birthdays with festive palette.
- New Year's Eve buffet: Decoration on festive table set.
Features
| Content | 80g |
| Brand | Fun Cakes (Netherlands) |
| Ingredients | Sugar, corn starch, food colorings |
| Dominant pigment | sugar + allura red + tartrazine + silver coloring + calcium carbonate |
| Recommended use | Cake decoration, cupcakes, icing, drip cake, cake design finishing |
| Gluten-free | Yes |
| Allergens | Gluten-free. Possible traces of almonds depending on process. |
Instructions for use
- Prepare the covered cake or cupcake with fresh icing (still slightly moist).
- Pour the mini beads into a small dish to facilitate dosing.
- Sprinkle by hand or with a spoon, in regular movements, for even distribution.
- For border effect, place manually along the edge with a fine spatula.
- Press lightly so the beads stick to the icing before full crystallization.
- Keep leftover beads in the original resealable pouch for later use.
Preservation
| Storage | Room temperature (15-25 °C), away from direct light |
| To avoid | Moisture (beads become sticky), exposure to sunlight |
| After opening | Original resealable pouch: 12 months |
| Decorated cake | Keep refrigerated for 2 to 3 days, protected from moisture |
Note: The Christmas mix is seasonal: keep the package in its airtight packaging for use the following year.
Frequently asked questions
How many cakes can be decorated with one bag?
An 80g bag covers 4 to 8 cakes with a light sprinkling, 2 to 4 cakes with generous decoration. An 800g bag (workshop size) covers 40 to 80 cakes depending on decoration density.
How to prevent the beads from becoming sticky?
Pour at the last moment before serving. Keep the bag tightly sealed. Store away from moisture, ideally in a closed dry cupboard.
Compatible with which type of icing?
Compatible with fondant, ganache, whipped cream, royal icing, and drip cake. The beads stick better on icing that is still slightly wet, before full crystallization.
Difference with Granules or Vermicelli?
Mini Beads are spherical (2-3mm), Granules are irregular (~1mm), Vermicelli are elongated (~5mm). Choose Mini Beads for a spherical decorative effect, Vermicelli for an elongated confetti effect.
Christmas tip?
The Christmas mix is seasonal: keep the package in its airtight packaging for use the following year.
To go further
Complete your decoration palette with Bright Colors Mix, Pastel, White, or browse the Patissland Edible Decorations collection.
Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
