Authentic Japanese Panko Bread Crumbs
Not all Panko is created equal. Learn what makes Panko authentic and why using Authentic Japanese Panko will make a noticeable difference on your menu. Take the challenge and compare your current Panko with our Authentic Panko and elevate the quality improvement. Available in a wide range of granulation sizes as well as All Natural.
Tempura Batter Mix - Extra Crispy
Upper Crust Enterprises Extra Crispy Tempura Batter Mix will sustain its crispy texture for extended periods. The secret to produce a versatile extra crispy and lacy Tempura Batter Mix is a blend of quality flours, and a secret ingredient from Japan. Our Tempura Batter Mix is unseasoned, egg free, diary free and can blend with any liquid so it also makes a great base batter designed for a wide variety of menu applications.
Seasoned Panko Blends
For more unique menu items, our Authentic Japanese Panko is blended with seasonings and other ingredients to create a light, crispy and flavorful coating. Try Caribbean Coconut Panko or Italian Seasoned Panko.
Seasoned Batter Mix Blends
Our products also include Seasoned All Purpose Batter Mix which is like our authentic tempura batter mix , but with a mild spice flavor. Simply mix with water, beer, or juice for a fantastic fish, chicken, or vegetable application. Also try our Caribbean Coconut batter, which is the perfect complement to Coconut Panko.
Custom Batter Blend Formulas
Large volume chain customers or industrial manufactures have the option to let our R&D department create your own custom authentic Panko and Batter blends. We look forward to creating your next top selling menu item.
For over 35 years, Upper Crust Enterprises has been a leader in providing truly Authentic Gourmet Japanese Panko Bread Crumbs and Tempura Batter Mix to restaurants all over the world.
What's New
VIEW ALL -- 10/09/2021in Blog
A Family’s Passion of Providing Authentic Panko to Restaurants
The legacy of Upper Crust Enterprises, Inc. began in 1955 when Masashi Kawaguchi, a dynamic entrepreneur, established Fishking Processors, Inc., a small seafood processing facility located in Los Angeles, California. The business was soon to be known as Mrs. Friday’s. Mrs. Friday’s was a brand produced by Fishking Processors, however, b... - 11/06/2021in Blog
Why The Quality of Your Food Matters
Food quality matters, “Clean Label”, “Sustainable” and “Plant Based”, are now everyday terms and these very popular descriptors have spawned a brand new era of awareness of not just food, but where it comes from and how it’s produced – “where” and “how” are just as important as the “what” for a vast majority of... - 18/05/2021in Blog
Crispy vs Crunchy Texture – Why it Matters
Understanding the difference between Crunchy and Crispy texture might seem a little silly to some, after all, aren’t they the same? Your restaurant customers know the difference and a quality expectation for both. A scientific article in the International Journal of Food Properties, titled “Critical Evaluation of Crispy and Crunchy Textures:...
Recipe Suggestions
VIEW ALL -- 14/06/2016in Blog, Panko Recipe Suggestions
Enhance Taste with Texture
Eating is an experience and taste buds can get bored if the flavor or the textures are too uniform. A dish as simple as Mac and Cheese is a perfect example of how texture influences taste. The creamy texture of the dish is great, but after a few bites, your taste buds start looking for... - 29/04/2016in Blog, Tempura Batter Mix Recipe Suggestions
Tempura Fish Tacos!
It’s rumored the birth of the Tempura Fish Taco occurred sometime in the 1930’s. Japanese fishermen docked in the Ensenada region of Mexico had the ingenious idea to marry their tempura style of fish with the ingredients available to them in Mexico. This was beginning of something awesome – Tempura Fish Tacos!. Since then chefs... - 09/02/2016in Español, Recetas Sugeridas, Recipe Suggestions
Pollo Crujiente Parmesano
Rocie Upper Crust Auténtico Panko Japonés (código 01020) con aceite vegetal en espray. Con delicadeza agregue especies italianas y queso Parmesano; reserve. Espolvoree el pollo con Upper Crust Harina para Tempura (código 07230); pase por rebozo de Tempura preparado con agua y unas gotas de limon. Cubra con el Panko sazonado...