Fun Cakes Mini Beads
Black Mini Beads 80g
Black mini beads for graphic cakes and Halloween creations.
The Fun Cakes black mini beads 80g provide maximum contrast for contemporary graphic cakes, Halloween, chic gothic creations.
Black stands out on any light background and gives a modern photogenic design effect.
This discovery size for artisans and occasional creations: suitable for birthdays, baby showers, family events, occasional cake design.
Signature shade
Black 80g
Dominant pigment: sugar + vegetable charcoal (E153)
Fun Cakes hard sugar mini beads, resealable pouch format, for uniform decorative dusting.
Other sizes available
80g800g
Technical specifications
2-3 mm
Diameter
Standard mini bead
80g
Content
Resealable pouch
Sugar
Ingredients
Hard crunchy
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
- Black and white graphic cake: Black dusting on white covering for typographic effect.
- Halloween cake: Spider decoration + black border on orange cake.
- Office birthday cake: Simple decoration for urban 30-40 year birthday.
- Graphic drip cake: Black drips on white cake + occasional gold.
- Gothic wedding cake: Black border on deep red covering.
Features
| Content | 80g |
| 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 the 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 with a spoon, using 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.
- Store remaining 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: Black may slightly stain light silicone utensils: use a dedicated spoon for 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?
Pour at the last moment before serving. Keep the bag hermetically 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 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.
Black tip?
Black may slightly stain light silicone utensils: use a dedicated spoon for serving.
To go further
Complete your decoration palette with White, Silver, 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.
