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! Compare your current Panko with our Authentic Panko and elevate the quality improvement. Available in a wide range of granulation sizes. All Natural Panko contains no preservatives, no chemical additives, Non-GMO, and good for vegan dishes.
Italian Seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs
All Natural Panko blended with Italian style seasonings and robust flavors.
For more unique menu items, our Authentic Japanese Panko is blended with seasonings and other ingredients to create a light, crispy and flavorful coating. Great in all types of baked or fried Italian recipes.
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.
All Purpose Seasoned Batter Mix
Great crispy texture as authentic tempura batter mix but with a touch of spice and flavor
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.
Custom Batter Blend Formulas
Let’s create your next top-selling menu item together!
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.
What's New
VIEW ALL -- 06/09/2022in Blog
3 Ways Panko Can Add Excitement to American Classics
You’re not alone if you thought Panko was only for Asian cuisine. But, nothing could be further from the truth. Panko can be used in almost every type of cuisine. Simply stated, Upper Crust Panko is another (better) type of breadcrumb and can be used just like breadcrumbs, but with 26% higher yield, a clean... - 15/08/2022in Blog
Sprinkle Excitement into your Flour Mix!
Whether you update your menu monthly or seasonally, adding or revising menu items can be challenging. Some change is excellent. However, straying too far from familiar favorites can be problematic for some patrons. But have no fear, some changes are easier than others! Improve your Favorite Flour Mix. Many restaurants are discovering a secret ingre... - 20/07/2022in Blog
Supply Chain Challenges? We’ve got you “Covered”!
Shortages of raw materials, soaring shipping costs, and transportation labor issues, all boil down to one more hurdle facing almost all restaurants in this post-pandemic climate. Supply chain challenges. If erratic deliveries and shortages of everyday products have you reinventing ways to prepare new menu items or create new versions of the classic...
Recipe Suggestions
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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...
Frequently Asked Questions
Panko and Tempura Batter have a 12-month shelf life from the time of manufacture. When you receive our products, you will have at least 6 months of shelf life. Moisture is the biggest problem that will shorten the shelf life so product should be stored in a dry area. When the packages are opened, it should be stored in a tightly closed container. To increase the shelf life, the products can be frozen without affecting quality.
Consumer Panko
Bleached wheat flour, cane sugar, yeast, salt
Allergy information: Contains Wheat
Foodservice Restaurant Panko
Bleached wheat flour, shortening (palm oil), cane sugar, yeast, salt
Allergy Information: Contains Wheat
All Natural Panko
Unbleached wheat flour, cane sugar, yeast, salt
Allergy information: Contains Wheat
Coconut Panko
Bleached wheat flour, coconut, sugar, dextrose, yeast, salt, artificial flavor
Allergy information: Contains Wheat, Coconut
Tempura Batter Mix
Enriched unbleached wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), yellow corn flour, wheat starch, salt, baking powder, emulsifier, riboflavin.
Allergy information: Contains Wheat
Coconut Batter Mix
Enriched unbleached wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), yellow corn flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, artificial & natural coconut and rum flavors, non-fat dry milk, xanthan gum
Allergy information: Contains Wheat, Dairy, Coconut
No, all of our products are Zero Trans Fat.
Yes all our Panko breadcrumbs are Non-GMO and we do have Non-GMO Tempura batter mix available.
Yes, our products are Kosher Certified.
Yes, our products are Halal Certified.
If you are a qualified restaurant chef, restaurant owner, foodservice distributor or manufacturing plant, we can send you samples for testing. Please send us a sample request or call (213) 625-0038.
If you are a home consumer, we cannot ship samples to home addresses since our products are not available in retail stores. Try ordering a few bags of our top-selling, restaurant-quality items from our online store. We offer 100% customer satisfaction. We know you will like the improvement using an authentic Panko will bring to your favorite menus.
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Phone: (213) 625-0038
Fax: (213) 542-2412
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