What is Breadcrumbs? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Breadcrumbs?

Breadcrumbs are made from dry bread. The bread is crumbled, dehydrated and ground into a coarse meal. Breadcrumbs are extremely dry, crunchy and have a mild wheat flavor. The are often a light brown or off white in color. Breadcrumbs are used in much of the Western world as a crunchy coating to meats, fish and deep fried croquettes.

What does Breadcrumbs Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Ingredients

all purpose wheat flour

All purpose flour comes from wheat and though wheat is cultivated all around the world today, it was first cultivated in Turkey 10,000 years ago. All purpose flour is white in color and has a soft texture. This incredibly versatile flour is used in everything from breads, cakes, pastries, crackers, pasta, sauces and much more because of its pleasing and mild flavor that is slightly nutty and buttery. The gluten protein is what helps hold together breads and other products, part of what makes all purpose wheat flour so popular.

water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

yeast

Yeast is a single celled organism used in food and beverage production. It both naturally occurs and is added in to certain foods such as breads, beer and wine. Specific kinds of yeast are used to add depth of flavor to savory foods. Yeast is usually sold as tiny beige granules. It leavens bread, ferments beer and imparts a satisfying umami flavor.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Breadcrumbs Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 3 tablespoons22g

3 tablespoons Breadcrumbs

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	87kcal	4%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	16g	5%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Proteins	3g	4%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	161mg	7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Breadcrumbs?

3 tablespoons of Breadcrumbs contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Breadcrumbs?

3 tablespoons of Breadcrumbs contains 16 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Breadcrumbs?

3 tablespoons of Breadcrumbs contains 1 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Breadcrumbs?

3 tablespoons of Breadcrumbs contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 3 tablespoons of Breadcrumbs?

There are 87 calories in 3 tablespoons of Breadcrumbs.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Breadcrumbs?

There are 112 calories in 1 oz of Breadcrumbs.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Breadcrumbs?

There are 427 calories in 1 Cup of Breadcrumbs.