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The Benefits of Authentic Panko

Tuesday, 07 July 2015 by Tom Shea
Panko Dough Rising
The origins of what we know today as Authentic Panko, lie in 15th through 17th century feudal Japan. During this era, Portuguese sailing explorers and missionaries introduced wheat-based ‘pao duce’ (bread) to Japan, adding it to what had previously been a rice-based diet. The Japanese created something called ‘kasutera’, or castella cake that has a
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Tempura: “It’s What’s ‘On Trend!’

Thursday, 28 May 2015 by Tom Shea
  If you’re looking for a few interesting ways to add more life to your menu, it might be as easy as combining some of today’s hottest menu trends with Authentic Japanese Tempura! For the past several years running, consumers remain interested in Asian inspired foods. Tempura is one of the more popular Asian menu
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Panko Bread Crumbs (Japanese Breadcrumbs)

Wednesday, 18 March 2015 by Tom Shea
Light & Crispy Shrimp Skewers
Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) is a unique breadcrumb that is used in many Japanese dishes as a coating for baked and fried foods. Panko has become popular in all types of menus because of it’s versatility in the kitchen. It adds a light crispy texture to coated items and it is frequently used as a top
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Upper Crust Enterprises Panko. Authentically Japanese, Made in the USA.

Wednesday, 11 February 2015 by Tom Shea
Masashi Kawaguchi
Upper Crust Enterprises is an American company and our story is uniquely American.  We’re a company founded in California by the sons of Japanese immigrants. Our origins are in post-war California.  It was 1955.  After the war, Masashi Kawaguchi, a successful entrepreneur and Japanese-American internment company survivor, founded Fishking Processors (Mrs. Friday’s fish company) and
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Not all Japanese Panko Bread Crumbs are created equal! Using an authentic Panko will make a noticeable difference in your final menu item.

For over 40 years, Upper Crust Enterprises has been a leader in providing truly Authentic Gourmet Japanese Bread Crumbs to restaurants all over the world.

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