Bread crumbs are perfect for adding texture and crunch to a recipe. But I prefer to add that savory crunch without added high fructose corn syrup or trans-fats. Turn around a box of plain bread crumbs at the store, and you will likely be shocked by how many ingredients can be in PLAIN bread crumbs.
I suggest going with organic bread crumbs (like the brown bag at Trader Joe’s or panko style bread crumbs. Panko style are larger and give your food a crunchier texture. Most brands use only 3 or 4 ingredients. Look for an ingredient list that starts with unbleached wheat flour.
Do you use bread crumbs? What are you favorite recipes?
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Thanks to your blog, we have switched out the bread crumbs and tortillas at our house. I thought immediately, "Why didn't I check these ingredients before?" This segment of your blog helps us so much when grocery shopping, thank you.
Jessica, that makes me so happy! I swear, once you start looking at ingredient lists, your will be shocked at what you find!
Alysa, thank you for your blog! it rocks! I posted the chicken nuggets that I make Alex on my blog. I uses the Panko breadcrumbs.