The History of Sprinkles: From Ancient Culinary to Modern Toppings

Many believe sprinkles are recent discoveries intended to add flavor and color to ice-creams and cakes. Sprinkles have existed for thousands of years, but not in the form you had imagined. The early use of sprinkles dates back to Egyptian and Roman civilizations, where ingredients like spices, seeds, and crushed nuts were added to meals. However, sugary sprinkles only came around the 19th century with the rise of confectioneries.