Panko

Panko (Japaneseパン粉, dt " bread flour " ) or panko - flour is derived from the Japanese kitchen breadcrumbs from bread crumb.

It is made ​​of a white bread without crust and is therefore lighter than most Panierungen Western cuisine. It should be loose and airy than those of breadcrumbs. Breaded with Panko get food after cooking or frying a crunchy layer. It is ideal for breading fish, seafood, vegetables, chicken and pork.

It is worldwide, but especially produced in Japan, Korea, Thailand, China and Vietnam. The main ingredients are wheat flour, corn starch, hydrogenated palm oil, tapioca starch, salt, sugar and dried yeast.

• Bakery Products
• Japanese Cuisine