July 9, 2017

Panko v’s Dried Bread Crumbs

Personally I cannot see the fuss over Panko bread crumbs. I realise that they are different but really do we need to spend the extra money?

I make my own bread and any left overs are ground and dried for pantry storage. I stopped spending the money on Panko a long time ago because I found that the bread used like all commercial bread had additives. I like the taste of my crumbs and the “pot luck” flavours I get from using a variety of bread types I have made.

Here is the difference between the crumb types:

Panko Bread Crumbs

• crustless white bread
• dried
• no flavourings
• ground into small light flakes
• may have preservatives or additives in the original bread

Dried Bread Crumbs (store bought)

• no flavourings but the types of bread used may give an inconsistent flavour
• a mix of bread types including crusts
• finely ground
• may have preservatives or additives in the original bread

Dried Bread Crumbs (home made from home made bread)

• no flavourings but the types of bread used may give an inconsistent flavour
• a mix of bread types including crusts
• ground to whatever your preferred consistency
• no preservatives or additives in the original bread