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4C Bread Crumbs, Japanese Style Panko, Plain
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4C Bread Crumbs, Japanese Style Panko, Plain

4C
13 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
3g
Protein
2g
Sugars
45mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

4C Bread Crumbs, Japanese Style Panko, Plain is a 13-ounce pantry staple that reads like a short story of convenience and texture. You’d typically spot it in the baking and dry goods aisle or shelved with international and Asian ingredients, alongside other breadcrumbs, tempura mixes, and bottles of soy and teriyaki. It feels like a weekend- or weeknight-workhorse product: a quick grab for shoppers planning crispy chicken cutlets, oven-baked fish, homemade arancini or a crunchy topping for casseroles. The brand positioning skews practical and value-oriented — 4C projects simple, everyday utility rather than artisanal or organic luxury — appealing to budget-conscious families and cooks who want Japanese-style crunch without specialty-store prices. Packaging is straightforward, usually a lightweight bag or box with clear labeling that emphasizes “Panko” and “Japanese Style”; there are no organic seals or kid-centric mascots, and claims are minimal (plain, ready-to-use). The ingredient list — enriched wheat flour, dextrose, sugar, yeast and salt — supports a clean, familiar label but also signals industrial processing: it’s factory-made dried bread, milled to large flakes for extra crispness. Sensory notes are immediate: bright, airy flakes that toast to golden crispness and give a dry, crackly crunch on the first bite. The ritual of use is tactile and fast — dredge, shake off excess, and fry or bake — making it a go-to when cooks want a textural lift without lengthy prep. In American grocery culture this product sits at the intersection of convenience and comfort cooking: a no-fuss shortcut to restaurant-style crunch at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 13
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Panko, Japanese, Style, Bread, Crumbs, [Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Enriched, with, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Dextrose,, Sugar,, Yeast,, Salt]..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from industrially produced, enriched wheat flour and simple additives (dextrose, sugar, yeast, salt) and sold as a packaged, ready-to-use ingredient, this fits NOVA group 3 as a processed food rather than an ultra-processed formulation with additives or imitation ingredients.

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Common Questions about 4C Bread Crumbs, Japanese Style Panko, Plain

The Japanese Style Panko is a fun addition to your pantry, but whether it's 'healthy' really depends on how you're using it. At 100 calories per half-cup serving, it's relatively low in calories, but it does have added sugars. If you're pairing it with fresh veggies or protein, it can definitely fit into a balanced meal!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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