PME Cake - Sprinkles and edible decorations
PME Cake Edible Pearls 4 mm Shiny White 74 g
Shiny pearly white 4 mm sugar pearls for decorating cupcakes, wedding cakes, and premium pastries
The PME Cake Edible Pearls in shiny white, size 4 mm, packaged in a transparent jar of 74 g (2.61 oz), are sugar pearls with a pearly finish ideal for decorating wedding cupcakes, wedding cakes, family ceremony tiered cakes, decorated cookies, donuts, ice creams, and all premium pastries requiring an elegant finish.
Their shiny pearly white finish gives an authentic oyster pearl effect, particularly suitable for wedding decorations, engagement parties, baby showers, and family ceremonies. The 4 mm size is the standard format for individual cupcakes and decorated cookies, visible enough to add texture without overpowering the main decoration.
The 74 g transparent plastic jar with a screw metal lid offers direct visibility of the product in-store and extended preservation away from moisture.
Technical features
- • Brand: PME Cake (UK / Spain)
- • Format: transparent jar 74 g (2.61 oz) with metal lid
- • Size: 4 mm diameter
- • Color: shiny pearly white
- • Texture: hard sugar pearl, pearly finish
- • Base: dextrose and rice
- • Storage: in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct light
- • Packaging: sold individually
Uses and commercial contexts
The 4 mm bright white pearls are one of the most versatile sprinkles in professional pastry. A versatile size suitable for all seasons and all types of bases:
- • Weddings and engagements: cupcakes, wedding cakes, engagement cakes, guest shortbread (wedding signature color)
- • Baby showers: baby shower cupcakes for boys or girls, birth cookies, themed donuts
- • Premium Christmas: Christmas cupcakes with red icing and white pearls like snowflakes, decorated shortbread
- • Valentine’s Day: pink or red cupcakes with white pearls, heart-shaped cookies
- • Easter: pearly effect decorated eggs, spring cupcakes, Easter cookies
- • Everyday use: donuts, cake pops, brownies, ice cream, finishing tiered cakes
The pearly bright white is the most universal color in the pearl range: combines with any shade of icing or cream (pink, blue, red, green, yellow, purple, brown).
Application ideas
- • Wedding cupcake: pink buttercream rosette, generously sprinkle 4 mm pearls all over the top for a pearly flower bouquet effect
- • Wedding cake: apply in a line along the tiers with tweezers or scatter on top for a pearl rain effect
- • Decorated shortbread biscuit: first fill with PME Cake Icing (pink, red, or white), place pearls before drying for fixation
- • Glazed donut: dip the donut in ganache or icing, immediately sprinkle pearls while the icing is still soft
- • Premium macaron: stick a few pearls on the macaron shell just after piping the ganache for a jewel effect
- • Cake pop: roll the cake pop in a container filled with pearls immediately after dipping in candy melt
- • Ice cream or parfait: sprinkle just before serving to prevent pearls from softening due to prolonged contact with cold humidity
Patissland tips for successful pearl decorations
Tip 1: apply on a still fresh base
Pearls should be applied on icing, cream, or glaze that is still fresh and sticky. Once the icing hardens or crystallizes on the surface, the pearls will no longer stick. If decorating several cupcakes, pipe the cream in batches of 6 to 8 and sprinkle immediately before moving on to the next batch.
Tip 2: position with tweezers for details
For precise decorations (lining pearls along a wedding cake tier, framing a monogram, decorative cord), use stainless steel tweezers reserved for pastry use. This allows placing pearls one by one with millimeter precision, unlike hand sprinkling which gives a random effect.
Tip 3: combine several sizes for a relief effect
For a professional finish at a high-end cake design level, combine 4 mm pearls with other sizes (2 mm for a fine effect, 6 mm for centerpiece pieces). Mixing sizes creates a visual effect of relief and depth, sought after on premium wedding cakes and tiered cakes. Keep at least 2 sizes of white pearls in store to meet the demands of discerning customers.
Composition and nutritional information
Ingredients: dextrose, rice, thickener (E414), coating agents (E904, E903), coloring (E172).
The pearly bright white shade is achieved thanks to E172 (iron oxides, a mineral food coloring allowed in food). The coating agents E904 (shellac gum) and E903 (carnauba wax) provide the glossy finish and moisture resistance.
Note: this product contains E904 (shellac gum), a natural resin of animal origin (secreted by the lac insect). It is not suitable for strict vegan customers. It remains compatible with vegetarian and halal diets.
Nutritional values per 100 g:
- • Energy: 1506 kJ / 360 kcal
- • Fats: 0 g (of which saturated: 0 g)
- • Carbohydrates: 90 g (of which sugars: 71 g)
- • Proteins: 0,7 g
- • Salt: 0 g
Allergens: may contain traces of soy and milk. Check the jar label before use if allergic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pearls hard or soft in the mouth?
PME Cake 4 mm pearls are hard sugar pearls with a texture similar to miniature dragees. They crunch pleasantly under the teeth without being painful for children from 4-5 years old (to be avoided for very young children due to choking risk, like all solid sprinkles).
Approximately how many pearls are in a 74 g jar?
A 74 g jar contains approximately 2,800 to 3,200 pearls of 4 mm. For a generously decorated cupcake, count about 20 to 30 pearls, which is about 100 to 130 decorated cupcakes per jar. For a 3-tier wedding cake with decorative piping, about 1 jar is enough for the complete decoration.
Do the pearls melt when in contact with cream?
When in contact with a standard buttercream, the pearls last several days without melting or losing their shine. On fresh whipped cream or a very moist glaze, they may soften after 12 to 24 hours. For wedding orders to be served the next day, prefer stable bases (buttercream, crystallized ganache, fondant) rather than light whipped creams.
Are they suitable for vegans?
No, the product contains E904 (shellac gum), an animal-derived resin obtained from insects (lac scale). It is not suitable for strict vegan diets. It remains compatible with vegetarian and halal diets. For 100% vegan sprinkles, direct customers to sprinkles or nonpareils without E904 and E120.
How long does an opened jar keep?
Once opened and tightly closed after each use with its screw lid, the jar keeps until the best-before date indicated on the packaging (usually 18 to 24 months after production). Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and humidity. Avoid the refrigerator (condensation = pearls sticking together).
Can they be used on baked preparations?
No, the pearls are designed for cold decoration after baking. In the oven, they melt, brown, and lose their pearly shine. Always apply on the cooled product, either on icing, cream, or still-fresh glaze.
Which bases do you recommend for fixing them?
The best bases are: American or Swiss buttercream (holds perfectly), PME Cake Icing (ideal due to controlled drying), still-warm chocolate ganache, melted candy melts, classic royal icing, fresh fondant. For wetter bases (whipped cream, cream cheese), apply just before serving.
To go further
Complete your cupcake, cookie, and wedding cake decoration station:
- Discover the full PME Cake range and our cake design accessories.
- Browse our edible decorations (pearls, sprinkles, glitter, nonpareils, decorative sugars).
- To fix the pearls, use our ready-to-use PME Cake Icing.
- Showcase your creations in our elegant cake boxes for weddings or gifts.
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.
