As a food enthusiast, you have probably come across at least a few topics discussing whether deep frying can make even the cheapest food taste great. Do you know what ingredient is universal for popular dishes, such as mozzarella balls, fish sticks, and chicken parmigiana? Bread crumbs!
With the food market evolving, we weren’t surprised that there are many different variations of this old-school ingredient. Today, you can find these variations modified according to the latest diet trends.
Eager to have a taste and see what has changed over the past couple of decades, we have created a list of the best bread crumbs currently available. Let’s get started!
Bread Crumbs Reviews
Pork King Pork Rind Crumbs
- ✔️ NO CARBS! For those of you following a ketogenic diet, paleo diet, bariatric diet, gluten-free, diabetic diet, or just watching your carbs, you’ll now be able to enjoy your favorite foods again without the guilt! Each serving of our Pork King Good Pork Rind Crumbs has absolutely no carbs!
- ✔️ SIMPLE & DELICIOUS RECIPES! We’ve taken our insanely delicious Pork King Good Pork Rinds and chicharrones and grinded them down into crumbs to be used in place of bread crumbs in your favorite recipes! Try them out to make chicken fingers, fish sticks, eggplant parmigiana, meatballs, and even in place of flour for pizza crusts, garlic bread, and even pancakes! The options are limitless! Visit us online for free recipes.
- ✔️ CONVENIENT! If you’ve tried crunching up pork rinds before in your low carb recipes, you know that it’s pretty time consuming and tedious, albeit delicious. We at Pork King Good have been grinding up pork rinds for our own personal ketogenic use for quite some time, until deciding to offer this convenient option to the masses! Each of our 12 oz packages contain 4 whole cups worth of Pork Rind Crumbs and the jar shape makes for easy scooping and measuring!
- ✔️ WHY PORK RINDS? First and foremost, they’re Pork-King good! (See what we did there?!) We’ve developed the most insanely delicious pork rinds out there...Light, salty, crunchy melt-in-your-mouth whisps of deliciousness...need we say more? Pork King Good pork rinds are not just any old snack food. They’re the ultimate, naturally low-carb, quintessentially keto snack food! Each serving contains: - 0 grams of carbs - 0 grams of sugar - Only 90 calories!
Last update on 2024-11-14 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
One of the biggest issues that people have with original bread crumbs is that they may not be the healthiest ingredient out there given the high carb content. That is why companies such as Pork King are doing their best to offer relevant substitutes that may be even tastier. Honestly, we were quite excited to put this product to the test.
The first thing that you should know is that these “bread crumbs” aren’t suitable for anyone on a low-fat diet or those who aren’t allowed to eat pork. However, for other regimes, such as paleo, keto, and gluten-free diets, it may be just the perfect choice. We were happy to find that you are getting exactly what you paid, as this product is 100% pork rinds and there isn’t a single gram of carbs.
As soon as the 12-ounce jar arrived, we tried these ground crumbs with a couple of different recipes, including veal parmigiana and classic mozzarella balls. Our main conclusion is that the rinds are incredibly simple to use and are even better for certain recipes than regular bread crumbs. In terms of crunchiness, we would rate these 10 out of 10.
The issue with most packaging is that you can’t get a whole scoop without having to maneuver the jar around. Luckily, Pork King made theirs user-friendly, so you don’t have to deal with this problem.
We have to say that the price of this product is quite high, and it may not be affordable for most home cooks (given the quantity you are getting). On the other hand, if you were to buy fresh pork rinds, the amount of time and energy it would take to turn them into crumbs potentially justifies the higher price.
Our favorite feature of this product is that a single serving had only 90 calories. Plus, you are getting a mouthful of crunch with every single bite.
Michelle Farms Gluten-Free Italian Bread Crumbs
- Gluten Free
- No High Fructose Corn Syrup or Hydrogenated Oil
- Made with Italian Herbs and Spices
- Great for breading, frying and as a topping
- Made without artificial ingredients or preservatives
Last update on 2024-11-14 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
In the process of creating our list, we learned more about some companies that have been on the rise, including Michelle Farms. Founded back in 2012, this brand seems to offer healthier replacements to common kitchen staples, which is why we weren’t surprised to find gluten-free bread crumbs. Are these worth it? Let’s take a look.
These crumbs come in a 9-ounce container that equals just around 8 servings on average. The most important point is that, unlike some other affordable bread crumbs, these don’t include any artificial ingredients or hydrogenated oils. On top of all that, they are highlighted by a low caloric value of around 100 kcal per 1 ounce.
To be honest, we had a lot of fun cooking with these. The main ingredients are rice flour, cane sugar, yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, basil pepper, and a couple of other Italian herbs that add to the specific taste. Keep in mind that if you are looking for crunch, it isn’t anywhere near as present as in the aforementioned product.
Still, there isn’t any gluten, and the taste is on point. This makes them a good alternative if you are on a specific diet and want to enjoy a cozy meal.
Progresso Bread Crumbs Italian Style
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Coming from one of the most recognized names in the industry, this wasn’t our first time using this product. Offering a comforting taste and highlighted by a classic formula, one would think that you can’t go wrong with these crumbs.
Out of the products that we have reviewed so far, this one is the closest to the original concept of bread crumbs. They are incredibly easy to be used for breading, frying, and topping. However, we have one major concern. While quality wheat flour is the first ingredient, there are a lot of artificial additives.
This can affect your health, as well as the taste of your food. On the other hand, if affordable and old-school is what you are looking for, then you should definitely give Progresso Bread Crumbs a chance.
Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs
- 2 - 8oz Boxes of Japanese Style PANKO BREAD CRUMBS by Kikkoman
- Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs are made fresh from specially baked, crustless bread. With an oblong shape, Panko crumbs are larger, crispier and lighter, so they coat without “packing” like regular bread crumbs, allowing foods to stay crispier longer. Their delicate, crisp texture makes them the ideal choice for baked or fried foods.
- Try Panko on onion rings, crab cakes or chicken nuggets. Or sprinkle them on your favorite casserole before baking, then dot with a little butter or drizzle with oil for a light, tasty topping. Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs are unseasoned, making them perfect for sweet recipes, too. You can add a crisp, crunchy topping to everything from French toast and fruit fritters to crisps and crumbles. Try Panko, and see — and taste the difference. You’ll never go back to ordinary bread crumbs again!
Last update on 2024-11-14 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
Before even ordering any products, we were hoping to come across Kikkoman bread crumbs. The popular Japanese style makes these an excellent all-around choice that you can get great use out of.
There are a couple of good points that we found with this product. First, the crumbs are made out of crustless crispy bread. We were able to taste the quality and also had an easy time when it came to breading our onion rings and chicken nuggets.
Secondly, the crunch was almost the same as the one that we got with the Pork Rinds which is certainly a great sign given the fact that the structure is completely different. On top of all that, you are getting good value, as there are two 8-ounce boxes for an affordable price.
Our concern is that these crumbs come unseasoned, which may not be ideal for those who enjoy premade Italian herb bread crumbs. Still, it shouldn’t be a deal-breaker, as you still have the freedom to add desired spices.
Vigo Italian Style Seasoned Bread Crumbs
- SEASONED- Vigo panko breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning are made from white crust-less bread ground into large, light flakes. Their jagged texture results in crispy, crunchy fried foods with a powerhouse of flavor.
- AUTHENTIC- Vigo panko breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning will provide the perfect crunch and a boost of flavor with the addition of 14 select spices.
- HOW TO USE- completely seasoned and ready to use! Use them as a coating for shrimp, pork, chicken cutlets, vegetables, as a stuffing, in meatloaves and meatballs, and in au gratins and casseroles.
- SIMPLE- easy to prepare, Vigo panko breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning is quick and easy to use. Vigo panko breadcrumbs are perfect for anyone with a busy lifestyle, feeding a large family, or someone who leaves things to the last minute (you know who you are).
- DELICIOUS- packed with flavor, making even the pickiest of eaters left satisfied. Vigo’s breadcrumbs allow anyone to be a chef in minutes and will quickly become a family favorite.
Last update on 2024-11-14 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
What good is a review if we don’t represent at least one product that can complement Italian cuisine? Highlighted by fresh bread crumbs, a variety of herbs, and tasty Pecorino, Vigo did a nice job with this product.
While we are always skeptical when there is more than just bread in a crumb mix, this product impressed us. The extra cheese adds the right amount of salt to the mix without overpowering it. Most importantly, the texture is perfect for breading and deep-frying.
On the other hand, you shouldn’t expect to get a lot of crunch from it, as the freshly baked bread and spices are completely crushed.
Wrap Up
In the end, we were quite satisfied with all five products. However, the one that stands out for us has to be the Pork King Pork Rind Bread Crumbs. This product is a fantastic substitute for those on a keto diet, as well as anyone else who wants to try something new and enjoy a spectacular crunch in the process.
If you are looking to go more traditional, then the Kikkoman crumbs are a safe bet. They come at an affordable price and are made out of high-quality crustless bread!
