Fun Cakes Mini Beads
White Mini Beads 80g
Signature white mini beads for universal decorations and neutral palettes.
The Fun Cakes white mini beads 80g are the universal base for all decorations. Compatible with all palettes, essential for modern cake design.
White brightens all colored backgrounds and photographs ideally in display, with no risk of color shift.
This discovery size for artisans and occasional creations: suitable for birthdays, baby showers, family events, occasional cake design.
Signature shade
White 80g
Dominant pigment: sugar + calcium carbonate (E170)
Fun Cakes hard sweet mini beads, resealable pouch format, for uniform decorative sprinkling.
Other sizes available
80g800g
Technical characteristics
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 range
21 solid color mini bead references in the catalog. Click to explore the palette.
PINKS & REDS
GREENS
BLUES & PURPLES
Signature creative ideas
- Universal cake: White sprinkling on colored background for maximum contrast.
- Minimalist wedding cake: Discreet white border on ivory covering.
- Cloud cake: White cloud effect on sky blue background for birth cake.
- Pastel drip cake: White drips on colored cake + beads for a soft look.
- Winter cake: Snow decoration on holiday cakes.
Features
| Content | 80g |
| Brand | Fun Cakes (Netherlands) |
| Ingredients | Sugar, corn starch, food colorings |
| Dominant pigment | sugar + calcium carbonate (E170) |
| 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, with 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 | Humidity (beads become sticky), exposure to sunlight |
| After opening | Original resealable pouch: 12 months |
| Decorated cake | Keep refrigerated for 2 to 3 days, protected from humidity |
Note: White beads become almost invisible on white icing: prefer a colored background to highlight them.
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 humidity, ideally in a closed dry cupboard.
Compatible with which type of icing?
Compatible with fondant, ganache, whipped cream, royal icing, and drip cake. Beads stick better on icing that is still slightly wet, before full crystallization.
Difference from 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.
White tip?
White beads become almost invisible on white icing: prefer a colored background to highlight them.
To go further
Complete your decoration palette with Silver, Black, Bright Color Mix, 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.
