Fun Cakes Mini Beads
Mini Beads Black 800g
Black mini beads workshop size for graphic cakes in production.
The Fun Cakes black mini beads 800g allow regular graphic productions: contemporary cake designs, Halloween series, urban birthdays.
Large quantities of black prevent unexpected shortages during Halloween peaks and Christmas parties.
This workshop size for professional pastry chefs in production: suitable for seasonal production, cupcake series, group workshops, economies of scale.
Signature shade
Black 800g
Dominant pigment: sugar + vegetable charcoal (E153)
Fun Cakes hard sweet mini beads, resealable pouch format, for uniform decorative dusting.
Other sizes available
80g800g
Technical specifications
2-3 mm
Diameter
Standard mini bead
800g
Content
Resealable pouch
Sugar
Ingredients
Hard crunch
Compatible with
- Fondant covering: Dusting on covered cake for decorative relief.
- Royal icing and buttercream: Apply at the last moment before crystallization.
- Ganaches and whipped cream: Light dusting on cupcakes and desserts.
- Drip cakes and chocolate drips: Apply while the drip is still liquid.
Discover the Fun Cakes Mini Beads range
21 solid color mini bead references in the catalog. Click to explore the palette.
PINKS & REDS
GREENS
BLUES & PURPLES
Signature creative ideas
- Halloween production: Black dusting on 30+ pumpkin and witch cakes.
- Graphic cake series: Urban birthdays with white coating + black border.
- Modern wedding cakes: Black and white tiered cakes for wedding season.
- Office birthday cakes: Corporate cake production for HR managers.
- Capsule cake collection: Limited edition chic gothic for boutique.
Features
| Content | 800g |
| Brand | Fun Cakes (Netherlands) |
| Ingredients | Sugar, corn starch, food colorings |
| Dominant pigment | sugar + vegetable charcoal (E153) |
| 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 wet).
- Pour the mini beads into a small dish to facilitate dosing.
- Sprinkle by hand or spoon, in regular movements, for even distribution.
- For a 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, away from moisture |
Note: Keep the 800g package away from moisture: black dulls and turns anthracite gray if damp.
Frequently asked questions
How many cakes can be decorated with one bag?
An 80g bag covers 4 to 8 cakes with a light dusting, 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?
Sprinkle 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.
Black tip?
Keep the 800g package away from moisture: black dulls and turns anthracite gray if damp.
To go further
Complete your decoration palette with White, Silver, Bright Color Mix, or browse the Edible Decorations collection Patissland.
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.
