Wa Panko gluten-free Japanese rice breadcrumbs in 200g pack, ideal for crispy coatings in katsu, tempura, and gratins. 100% Japanese rice.

Wa Panko Gluten-Free Rice Breadcrumbs

Name: Wa Panko Gluten-Free Rice Breadcrumbs
Brand: THE WASABI COMPANY
SKU: WSB.PANKO.03
Price: 14.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£14.00

Net: 200g Japan 100% Japanese rice

Gluten-free panko breadcrumbs made from 100% Japanese rice — no wheat, no shortening, no additives. Produced by Ueman, a Japanese flour specialist. Lighter and crispier than standard panko, with 40% less oil absorption. The first gluten-free panko on the market.

£14.00

These are not a gluten-free compromise — they are a genuine improvement on standard panko in several respects. Made entirely from Japanese uruchi rice with no wheat flour, no shortening, no trans fats, and no additives of any kind, Wa Panko breadcrumbs produce a coating that is lighter, crispier, and absorbs approximately 40% less oil than wheat-based panko. The crispy texture holds up even after cooling, which makes them particularly good for bento boxes and any dish that will not be eaten immediately.

Traditional panko gets its distinctive flaky, jagged texture from a bread that is baked using electrical current rather than conventional heat, then dried and shredded. Wa Panko adapts this technique for rice flour, producing breadcrumbs with the same angular, open structure that creates maximum surface area for crunch. The result is a panko that fries to a lighter golden colour than wheat versions — be careful not to overcook, as the colour develops more slowly.

This was the first gluten-free panko to reach the market, and it remains one of the best. Halal certified and produced in an FSSC 22000 certified facility.

Producer: Ueman Ryōshoku Seifunsho Co., Ltd., Japan. A flour and breadcrumb specialist with FSSC 22000 food safety certification.

Ingredients: Japanese rice (uruchi rice)

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Net: 200g

For katsu (tonkatsu, chicken katsu, prawn katsu), set up a three-stage breading station: seasoned flour, beaten egg, then Wa Panko. Press the panko firmly onto the surface. Shallow fry in oil at 170–180°C until golden — the colour develops more slowly than with wheat panko, so judge by feel and timing rather than colour alone. Drain on a wire rack.

For a gluten-free breading station, replace the flour with rice flour and ensure the egg is well beaten. For a vegan alternative, use a batter of 1 part rice flour, 1 part potato or corn starch, and 2.5 parts water instead of egg.

For oven-baked dishes, coat your ingredients in panko, place on a lined baking tray, and spray lightly with oil. Bake at 200°C until crisp and golden, turning once.

For gratins and toppings, scatter Wa Panko over the surface of a gratin, mac and cheese, or baked pasta dish before finishing under the grill. Add a drizzle of oil or dot with butter for browning.

For herb crusts, mix Wa Panko with chopped fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil. Press onto fish fillets, lamb cutlets, or vegetables before baking.

For hamburger steaks and meatballs, mix into the meat mixture as you would regular breadcrumbs to add lightness and help bind.

For croquettes, use as the outer coating for Japanese-style potato croquettes (korokke). The rice panko produces an especially light, shattering crust.

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Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

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If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

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Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

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Description

These are not a gluten-free compromise — they are a genuine improvement on standard panko in several respects. Made entirely from Japanese uruchi rice with no wheat flour, no shortening, no trans fats, and no additives of any kind, Wa Panko breadcrumbs produce a coating that is lighter, crispier, and absorbs approximately 40% less oil than wheat-based panko. The crispy texture holds up even after cooling, which makes them particularly good for bento boxes and any dish that will not be eaten immediately.