Aceites y Grasas

Breading mix

Breading mix
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Ingredient Information

Name

Breading mix

Category

Aceites y Grasas

Popularity

3 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Breading mix is a ready-to-use preparation used in cooking to coat foods before frying or cooking them, achieving a crispy and golden texture. This mixture usually contains a combination of flour, breadcrumbs, spices, and in some cases, baking powder or starch, designed to easily adhere to meats, fish, vegetables, or other ingredients.

Origin: The breading technique has its roots in European cuisine, especially in Spanish and Italian gastronomy, but it has become popular worldwide and has been adapted with ready-made mixes to facilitate its use. Commercial breading mixes emerged as a practical solution to speed up preparation and achieve a uniform result.

Properties: The breading mix provides a protective layer that prevents food from absorbing excess fat during frying, in addition to providing a crunchy finish and added flavor thanks to the incorporated spices. It is versatile and can be used in both home and professional preparations.

Synonyms in Latin America: This mixture may also be known as pre-mix for breading, batter, or simply coating mix, depending on the country and region. In some places, the term seasoned breadcrumbs is used when the mixture contains spices.

Nutritional Properties

1.2g
salt
3.5g
fiber
150mg
calcium
60mcg
folate
2.5mg
iron
120mg
potassium
3g
sugars
350
calories
7g
proteins
0.4mg
vitamin b1
0.2mg
vitamin b2
3.5mg
vitamin b3
0.3mg
vitamin b6
5g
total fats
1g
saturated fats
70g
carbohydrates

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