Aceites y Grasas

Breading and baking mix

Breading and baking mix
Popularity 26 recipes

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Ingredient Information

Name

Breading and baking mix

Category

Aceites y Grasas

Popularity

26 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Breading and baking mix is a preparation specially designed to facilitate the crispy, golden coating of foods before cooking, whether by frying or baking. This ingredient is generally composed of flour, breadcrumbs, spices, and in some versions, yeast or baking agents that help create a light and airy texture.

Origin: The breading technique has roots in various culinary cultures, especially in European and Latin American cuisines, where protecting and giving texture to meats, fish, and vegetables using layers of flour or breadcrumbs is very common. The breading and baking mix emerged as a practical evolution, simplifying this process and adapting to healthier cooking methods like baking.

Properties: This mix provides a crunchy texture and a slightly spicy flavor, depending on its composition. Furthermore, as it is designed for baking, it usually contains ingredients that promote even cooking and prevent the coating from becoming soggy. It is an ideal option for those seeking breaded foods with less fat, as it allows for results similar to frying but with less oil.

Synonyms in Hispanic America: This product may also be known as coating and baking mix, breading mix, or simply breading preparation. In some countries, it may be called prepared breadcrumbs or crispy baking mix, depending on the region and manufacturer.

Nutritional Properties

3.5g
fiber
450mg
sodium
120mg
calcium
120mcg
folate
4.7mg
iron
150mg
potassium
3g
sugars
380
calories
7g
protein
0.5mg
vitamin b1
4mg
vitamin b3
0.3mg
vitamin b6
6g
total fat
1g
saturated fat
74g
carbohydrates

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