Where To Buy Panko Bread Crumbs in Namibia?

 

Panko is a Japanese-style of breadcrumbs, by tradition used as a coating for deep-fried foods such as tonkatsu and chicken katsu. They are made by lightly baking coarse breadcrumbs to give them more ‘crunch’. The panko is made from wheat flour, yeast, oil, and salt. Most of them at the grocery are vegan, but, as you can see, panko is not gluten-free.

Where To Buy Panko Bread Crumbs in Namibia?

 

In Namibia, you can get this panko from African Marketing (PTY) Ltd.  two branches; Walvis Bay and Windhoek.

Can you eat panko raw?

Bread crumbs are not raw. They are by definition crumbs of bread, which is itself cooked, when it’s baked. Bread crumbs can certainly be eaten without any further processing, just as they are, but they will be pretty dry and rather bland.

 

What can I substitute for panko bread crumbs?

There are a number of easy substitutions from your pantry. Try toasted shredded bread, cracker crumbs, crushed melba toasts, matzo meal, crushed tortilla chips, crushed dry stuffing mix, crushed pretzels, crushed cornflakes, or crushed potato chips.

 

Which is healthier, panko or breadcrumbs?

Panko is lower in calories, sodium, and fat and higher in fiber than regular breadcrumbs: 1/4 cup whole wheat panko (Ian’s brand): 70 calories, 0.5 g fat, 14 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein, 23 mg sodium.

 

Is panko the same as plain bread crumbs?

The biggest difference between panko and standard breadcrumbs is that panko is made from bread without crusts, says Pam Becker, media representative for Progresso, which makes both types. Panko’s crustless white bread is coarsely ground into airy, large flakes that give fried foods a light, crunchy coating.