Fun Cakes Mini Beads
Orange Mini Beads 80g
Orange mini beads for Halloween cakes and energetic creations.
The Fun Cakes orange mini beads 80g bring energy and warmth to Halloween cakes, autumn, tropical creations, and sunny birthdays.
Orange pairs well with black and yellow for Halloween palettes and sunny themes.
This discovery format for artisans and occasional creations: suitable for birthdays, baby showers, family events, occasional cake design.
Signature shade
Orange 80g
Dominant pigment: sugar + orange-yellow S (E110)
Fun Cakes hard sugar mini beads, resealable pouch format, for uniform decorative sprinkling.
Technical features
2-3 mm
Diameter
Standard mini bead
80g
Content
Resealable pouch
Sugar
Ingredients
Hard crunch
Compatible with
- Sugar paste 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 range
21 solid color mini bead references in the catalog. Click to explore the palette.
PINKS & REDS
GREENS
BLUES & PURPLES
Signature creative ideas
- Halloween cake: Orange sprinkling on sugar paste pumpkin.
- Autumn cake: Orange + brown + bronze mix for warm palette.
- Tropical drip cake: Orange drips on mango-passion cake.
- Children's birthday cake: Colorful decoration on summer party cake.
- Pineapple-mango cupcakes: Top orange on tropical-flavored cupcakes.
Features
| Content | 80g |
| Brand | Fun Cakes (Netherlands) |
| Ingredients | Sugar, corn starch, food colorings |
| Dominant pigment | sugar + orange-yellow S (E110) |
| 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 cake or cupcake covered with fresh icing (still slightly moist).
- Pour the mini beads into a small dish to ease dosing.
- Sprinkle by hand or spoon, in steady 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: Orange may turn red on moist cake: keep the cake covered and dry before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How many cakes can be decorated with one bag?
An 80g bag covers 4 to 8 cakes with 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?
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 moist, 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.
Orange tip?
Orange may turn red on moist cake: keep the cake covered and dry before serving.
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.
