An article about breadcrumbs
Features of Japanese breadcrumbs (Panko):
1. The crispier texture of Panko gives rise to the longer shelf life of the food compared to the ordinary one, so it keeps the food fresher.
2. Panko is a coarser-grained flour compared with other flour. The uniformity of the panko is a special privilege giving an even crispy and fluffy state to your fried food.
3. Due to being made with breadcrumbs enriched with high protein, and a porous, bulky, light texture, Panko absorbs less oil; and food fried with this kind of breadcrumbs is healthier than others.
It has fewer calories, fat, and sodium compared with other breadcrumbs. It is also prepared in a way that it does not contain trans fatty acids and can be a great option to be replaced by other types of powder and breadcrumbs.
5. Panko is a popular spice tasting good in foods like shrimp and chicken. In addition to tenderizing the foods, panko gives them a pleasant taste. Panko is a good choice for a healthy cuisine with a high nutritional value.
Uses of Panko
• To prepare all kinds of fried foods
• To make lentils, cutlets, and Falafel
crispier which also makes them tastier
As a dressing for foods such as casserole: To make your casserole crispier, you can use panko on almost all kinds. For example, in the preparation of green bean casserole, you can use panko rather than fried onions and regular breadcrumbs. You can also use panko with Italian spices (including rosemary, thyme, basil, etc.) and Parmesan cheese as a dressing.
To increase the concentration of sauces or soups: By absorbing the liquid portion, adding panko to sauces or soups gives it a thicker texture.
Afkham Food Industries is the first producer of Panko breadcrumbs in Iran. Over these years, it has tried to add to its production lines the most desirable breadcrumbs for all types of fried foods for consumers inside and outside the country. Panko Afkham flour, a granular product, is also one of the products in high demand in this collection. The engineering, research, and development group of the factory has also been continuously trying its best to enhance the quality of this popular product to an acceptable level.
