Panko Bread Crumbs
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Pack Sizes
1kg 200g -
Shelf Life
12 Months
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Storage
Ambient
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Usage Ideas
Cutlets, Tempura
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Description
Light, airy Japanese-style bread crumbs that deliver an ultra-crispy texture and golden finish. Known for their coarse, flake-like structure.
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FAQs
The word panko comes from Japan. Here, “Pan” means bread and “ko” means flour in Japanese. So, it can be understood that panko actually means breadcrumbs. This is a unique kind of breadcrumb that is exclusive to Japan and is popular for bringing out a light texture to recipes.
Panko breadcrumbs are different from regular breadcrumbs in terms of appearance, crunch, absorption, and texture. Panko is very light in texture and absorbs very little oil, whereas normal breadcrumbs are heavier and absorb considerably more oil. Normal breadcrumbs are dark and dense in appearance, but the panko ones are exactly the opposite.
Yes, you can always replace regular breadcrumbs with panko breadcrumbs because of a number of reasons. Using panko will give your dish a better texture and appearance, and also make your dish a little lighter than usual. This is because it will now absorb less oil compared to regular breadcrumbs.
Panko breadcrumbs are exclusive to Japanese cuisine and have gained significant popularity across the world because of a number of features. There is a specialized process for baking these breadcrumbs that gives them an airy texture. Any item that is fried using these breadcrumbs stays crunchy for a longer period of time.
There are a number of reasons why panko breadcrumbs can be considered perfect for a variety of crispy dishes. The texture of these breadcrumbs is such that any item fried with them stays crunchy for a longer time. Additionally, panko breadcrumbs absorb a lot less oil compared to regular ones and give the dish a golden appearance.








