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Louisiana Breading Mix, Fish Fry, New Orleans Style
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Louisiana Breading Mix, Fish Fry, New Orleans Style

Louisiana Fish Fry Products
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
740mg
Sodium
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Louisiana Breading Mix, Fish Fry, New Orleans Style is a compact, 10-ounce convenience mix you’d typically find on the baking and seasonings aisle near cornmeal, breadcrumbs and other fish or poultry breading mixes — often clustered with Cajun and Creole spice blends and seafood-focused convenience products. It carries a Southern, regional identity: the “New Orleans Style” callout signals smoky, zesty flavors aimed at home cooks wanting an easy way to get a fried-fish dinner with a Creole twist. Shoppers reach for it on weeknight grocery runs for a quick family meal, during summer cookouts when shrimp and catfish are on the grill/fry menu, or for game-day and casual entertaining where handheld fried foods are popular. The brand’s positioning leans into comfort and regional authenticity; it reads as approachable rather than gourmet, appealing to practical cooks who want bold flavor without complex prep. The package typically highlights flavor cues—“New Orleans” styling, lemon and spices—and may list components like “natural flavor” and “crystalized lemon,” though there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes functional additives. In plain terms this is a processed convenience product intended to simplify a classic frying ritual: coat fillets in the dry mix, shake off excess, and fry until golden for a crunchy, slightly coarse textured crust that crackles when bitten. Packaging is a small box or pouch meant to sit on a pantry shelf; the ritual is communal and tactile—dredging, frying and serving with tartar sauce or lemon. The mix’s bright, savory profile and high sodium content make it a go-to for indulgent, comforting home seafood nights.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 15
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium740mg32%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Protein1g
* 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

Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Salt,, Spices,, Crystalized, Lemon, (Citric, Acid,, Lemon, Oil,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate),, Citric, Acid,, Dried, Garlic,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Monosodium Glutamate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The formulation includes industrial ingredients and additives (monosodium glutamate, citric acid, natural flavors, crystallized lemon components) and is designed as a ready-to-use convenience product, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Louisiana Breading Mix, Fish Fry, New Orleans Style

When it comes to health, it really depends on how you define it! This breading mix is relatively low in calories and fat, and it’s vegan and gluten-free, which is great for many diets. However, it does have 740 mg of sodium per serving, so if you’re watching your salt intake, that’s something to keep in mind. It's all about balance, right?

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
summer-cookout

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