Colorful sprinkles

Colored sprinkles are small, sweet, and decorative pieces, generally made from sugar, starch, and food colorings, which are used to add a visual and flavor touch to various baking recipes. They are very popular for decorating cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and ice cream, providing a festive and cheerful appearance.

The origin of colored sprinkles dates back to North American traditions in dessert decoration, although their use has spread worldwide due to their versatility and ease in beautifying sweet preparations.

Among their properties, it stands out that, being primarily colored sugar, they add sweetness and a crunchy texture to recipes, although their nutritional value is low, so they are recommended to be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

In different Spanish-speaking countries, colored sprinkles may also be known as colored dragées, confetti, sprinkles (adapted from English), or colored vermicelli. All these terms refer to small edible decorative elements used in pastry to enhance the presentation of desserts.