Authentic Panko the Versatile Ingredient You Can’t Live Without
Tuesday, 14 February 2023
Is there an ingredient you couldn’t live without in your kitchen? It’s hard to name just one, especially for a professional kitchen. However, one ingredient often overlooked and misunderstood, is one of the most versatile – Authentic Panko! Because of this tiny crumb’s never-ending possibilities, it might be the one you can’t live without. Authentic
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What does Panko have to do with 2023 Food Trends?
Thursday, 02 February 2023
Reviewing several different articles offering their expert predictions for the food trends of 2023, you can’t help but notice they differ, some significantly. However, there are a few trend predictions on almost every list: Clean Label foods and ingredients Comfort/Nostalgic Favorites Pick-up and delivery orders are still on the rise What does this have to
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Use Texture to Build Better Charcuterie Boards
Monday, 07 November 2022
If you have ever marveled at a plate of food’s graceful, complex beauty, you understand the well-known adage: “You eat with your eyes first.” It’s no wonder Charcuterie Boards have become so popular. They present a blank slate with endless possibilities! Artfully arranged cheeses, smoked meats, cold meats, fresh herbs, seasonal fruits, and vegetables –
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One Simple Ingredient Transforms Italian Classic Menu Items
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Use a better breadcrumb to take your favorite classic Italian menu items over the top. Replace your standard breadcrumbs with Upper Crust Enterprises Italian Seasoned Panko! Our perfect blend of Authentic Panko and premium Italian-style spices, with just a hint of spicy heat, is a no-fail way to add pizazz to any Italian classic. Our
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Fishing for New Menu Ideas? Discover How a Tiny Ingredient can have a Huge Impact.
Tuesday, 04 October 2022
Sometimes making a small change to a menu item can significantly impact, especially if you’re looking to add some life to classic seafood fare. If you’re unfamiliar with Panko, this is a “must-read” post! An Authentic Panko is a light and flaky breadcrumb that creates a crispy coating on fried foods. However, it has many
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3 Ways Panko Can Add Excitement to American Classics
Tuesday, 06 September 2022
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
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Sprinkle Excitement into your Flour Mix!
Monday, 15 August 2022
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 ingredient
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Supply Chain Challenges? We’ve got you “Covered”!
Wednesday, 20 July 2022
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 classics, Upper Crust
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New Season, New Menu Items – Authentic Panko has it Covered!
Wednesday, 29 June 2022
Even in the heat of summer, diners still crave crispy fried foods. Unfortunately, fried foods can be heavy and oily. Not a good fit for summer fare, or anytime really. An easy solution for transforming those heavy fried foods into light and crispy customer favorites is as easy as replacing one very simple ingredient in
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Katsu is a Rising Star on American Menus
Thursday, 02 June 2022
Over the past several years Japanese panko fried foods, like Katsu and Sandos, have seen an incredible increase in popularity. Food & Wine® speculates their popularity will continue to increase throughout the year. And why not? Few can resist a golden fried cutlet, which is one of the leading reasons Japanese Katsu (crispy coated pork
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