Breadings & Coatings

Anyone can make their own bread crumbs. But give Kikkoman® Japanese Style Panko Bread Crumbs a try, and you’ll never want to use ordinary bread crumbs again.

A 25 lb bag of Kikkoman Panko Japanese style untoasted bread crumbs in white packaging with blue and yellow labeling.

Panko Japanese Style Untoasted Bread Crumbs

When you need a lighter-colored coating, try our Panko Japanese Style Untoasted…
A 2.5 lb bag of Kikkoman Panko Japanese Style Toasted Bread Crumbs with red, white, and black packaging and product details on the front.

Panko Japanese Style Toasted Bread Crumbs

Sure, you can create your own bread crumbs. But give Kikkoman Panko…
A bag of Kikkoman gluten-free panko style coating for frying and baking, labeled as versatile and weighing 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg).

Gluten-Free Panko Style Coating

Now operators can bring the crunch, without the wheat! Kikkoman Gluten-Free Panko…
A 5-pound bag of Kikkoman Japanese Style Tempura Batter Mix with green and white packaging, labeled as versatile and suitable for appetizers and desserts.

Japanese Style Tempura Batter Mix

Kikkoman Japanese Style Tempura Batter Mix is the secret to better batter….

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Panko & Breading Recipes

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A blue plate with three pieces of vegetable tempura garnished with sauce and greens, next to a box of Kikkoman tempura batter mix.
35 min

Tempura-Battered Zucchini with Fried Squash Blossoms​
A bag of Kikkoman panko bread crumbs sits next to a blue plate with two decorated patties on red sauce, garnished with yellow crisps and microgreens.
45 min

Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Pea & Mint​
Golden Congee Arancini made by Chef Calvin Eng of Bonnie’s, Brooklyn, coated in Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs for a light, crispy texture and served with marinara sauce.
105 min

Congee Arancini
A dark ceramic plate with spaghetti, three meatballs, a soft-boiled egg, pickled onions, sliced peppers, celery leaves, and a chunky vegetable sauce.
4 hrs, 40 min

Creole Tokyo Ramen
Collard Green Salad topped with crispy chicken skins coated in Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs.
40 min

Collard Green Salad with Crispy Chicken Skins
A plate of breaded and fried seafood garnished with sliced red chili, served with three dipping sauces in small bowls on the side.

Kikkoman Dip Delights
A plate of sliced grilled chicken garnished with cilantro, a box of panko breadcrumbs, a can of hoisin sauce, and a plate of fried arancini with dipping sauce on a tiled surface.

Versatile Coatings for Delicious Applications

Available in Toasted and Untoasted varieties, they’re coarser and lighter—the premium all-purpose breading for baked or fried appetizers, entrées and desserts. Both contain zero grams trans fat.

When you need a lighter coating, Tempura Batter Mix is ideal for all kinds of fried appetizers and desserts too! From shrimp to veggies, and even fruit–just add water, dip your favorite foods, and make them crispy.

Need a gluten friendly menu option? Try our Gluten Free Panko Style Coating. Made with three simple ingredients– this versatile coating allows you to bring the crunch, without the gluten.