what is panko made out of
There are two general types of panko sold in stores â white panko is made without crusts, and tan panko is made from the whole loaf, crusts and all. What sets panko apart from regular bread crumbs is the processing. The bread is processed in such a way that the resulting panko looks like flakes rather than crumbs. The flakiness means a much broader surface area than regular breadcrumbs. What this means for your cooking is crispier coatings, crunchier toppings and lighter end-products, depending on how you use the panko.