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 -- 16/03/2021in Blog
All Natural Panko – A True Vegan Option for Breadcrumbs
Carefully reading the ingredient list is critical in selecting a clean-label and vegan breadcrumb. Standard breadcrumbs brands can contain hidden animal such as milk, eggs, and honey but also sugar. Many, if not most, sugar is filtered using bone char, making it a non-vegan ingredient. An All Natural Panko is quickly becoming the new favorite... - 17/02/2021in Blog
Simple Ingredients = Excellent Tempura Batter Mix
Simple and sophisticated. It’s the best way to describe Tempura, a popular Japanese dish of vegetables, seafood, poultry and even fruit, wrapped in a light and lacey batter and then fried to a crispy perfection. Even in today’s health conscience environment, fried food reigns supreme and using a high quality tempura batter is key to... - 26/01/2021in Blog
Trending: Authentic Panko a Simple Ingredient with Extraordinary Uses
Several trends have carried over to 2021. But the two showing the greatest popularity among diners are; 1) Healthier, plant-based menu items and; 2) foods that standup to delivery. If you master both, 2021 is going to be a great year for your restaurant! As the draw of attention increases for plant-based and GMO free...
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... - 29/02/2016in Blog, Panko Recipe Suggestions
Panko The Completely Customized Breadcrumb
If you have a recipe that calls for special herbs and spices to make a mouthwatering breading, try it with Panko bread crumbs and see the positive reaction from your customers. Or if you have several restaurant locations, Upper Crust Enterprise’s Signature Blends can be your perfect partner by blending your spice flavor with our...