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If you are a restaurant chef, manufacturer, or distributor, contact us for a sales presenation, product samples for evaluation, a product demonstration at your location, or to answer questions.

Our Products

Authentic Japanese Panko Bread Crumbs

Not all Panko is created Equal.
Learn what makes Panko authentic and why using Authentic Japanese Panko will make a noticeable difference on your menu. Take the challenge! Compare your current Panko with our Authentic Panko and elevate the quality improvement. Available in a wide range of granulation sizes. All Natural Panko contains no preservatives, no chemical additives, Non-GMO, and good for vegan dishes.

Italian Seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs

All Natural Panko blended with Italian style seasonings and robust flavors.
For more unique menu items, our Authentic Japanese Panko is blended with seasonings and other ingredients to create a light, crispy and flavorful coating. Great in all types of baked or fried Italian recipes.

Tempura Batter Mix - Extra Crispy

Upper Crust Enterprises Extra Crispy Tempura Batter Mix will sustain its crispy texture for extended periods.
The secret to produce a versatile extra crispy and lacy Tempura Batter Mix is a blend of quality flours, and a secret ingredient from Japan. Our Tempura Batter Mix is unseasoned, egg free, diary free and can blend with any liquid so it also makes a great base batter designed for a wide variety of menu applications.

All Purpose Seasoned Batter Mix

Great crispy texture as authentic tempura batter mix but with a touch of spice and flavor
Our products also include Seasoned All Purpose Batter Mix which is like our authentic tempura batter mix , but with a mild spice flavor. Simply mix with water, beer, or juice for a fantastic fish, chicken, or vegetable application.

Custom Batter Blend Formulas

Let’s create your next top-selling menu item together!
Large volume chain customers or industrial manufactures have the option to let our R&D department create your own custom authentic Panko and Batter blends.

Chefs, Owners, & Distributors

If you are a restaurant chef, manufacturer, or distributor, contact us for a sales presenation, product samples for evaluation, a product demonstration at your location, or to answer questions. Take the challenge and compare!


Home Chefs

Bring home Upper Crust Enterprises' truly Authentic Japanese Panko. Available in the US only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Panko and Tempura Batter have a 12-month shelf life from the time of manufacture. When you receive our products, you will have at least 6 months of shelf life. Moisture is the biggest problem that will shorten the shelf life so product should be stored in a dry area. When the packages are opened, it should be stored in a tightly closed container. To increase the shelf life, the products can be frozen without affecting quality.

Consumer Panko

Bleached wheat flour, cane sugar, yeast, salt
Allergy information: Contains Wheat

Foodservice Restaurant Panko

Bleached wheat flour, shortening (palm oil), cane sugar, yeast, salt
Allergy Information: Contains Wheat

All Natural Panko

Unbleached wheat flour, cane sugar, yeast, salt
Allergy information: Contains Wheat

Coconut Panko

Bleached wheat flour, coconut, sugar, dextrose, yeast, salt, artificial flavor
Allergy information: Contains Wheat, Coconut

Tempura Batter Mix

Enriched unbleached wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), yellow corn flour, wheat starch, salt, baking powder, emulsifier, riboflavin.
Allergy information: Contains Wheat

Coconut Batter Mix

Enriched unbleached wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), yellow corn flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, artificial & natural coconut and rum flavors, non-fat dry milk, xanthan gum
Allergy information: Contains Wheat, Dairy, Coconut

No, all of our products are Zero Trans Fat.

Yes all our Panko breadcrumbs are Non-GMO and we do have Non-GMO Tempura batter mix available.

Yes, our products are Kosher Certified.

Yes, our products are Halal Certified.

If you are a qualified restaurant chef, restaurant owner, foodservice distributor or manufacturing plant, we can send you samples for testing. Please send us a sample request or call (213) 625-0038.

If you are a home consumer, we cannot ship samples to home addresses since our products are not available in retail stores. Try ordering a few bags of our top-selling, restaurant-quality items from our online store. We offer 100% customer satisfaction. We know you will like the improvement using an authentic Panko will bring to your favorite menus.

Contact Us

Address: 411 Center Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Phone: (213) 625-0038
Fax: (213) 542-2412

Located in the heart of Los Angeles, our office and plant are easily accessible from the 110, 101, 10 and 5 freeways.

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