Panko

Japanese–style panko breadcrumbs were once available only at specialty stores and Asian markets in cellophane packages.

Known for its stay–crisp power, panko is lighter and coarser than regular dried bread crumbs.

Ian's all–natural frozen foods of Revere, Massachusetts uses panko in several of its products.

In response to its customers asking for the panko by itself, Ian's obliged with bottled regular, whole–wheat and Italian–seasoned versions.

Put them on casseroles, cutlets and salads, among other things.

They're available at Whole Foods in 7 oz. bottles for $2.99.

Online I found the whole–wheat variety (above) for $3.36 here.

[via the Washington Post]