Wheat Crumbs

Wheat crumbs, also known as bread crumbs, are small pieces of dried bread. They are typically made by toasting or baking bread until it is dry and then grinding or processing it into small particles. The texture can range from fine to coarse depending on the processing.

Manufacturers add wheat crumbs to foods as a binder, a texturizer, or a coating. They help hold ingredients together in items like meatballs and meatloaf, and they provide a crispy coating for fried or baked foods such as chicken or fish. They are commonly found in frozen meals, breaded products, and as a topping for casseroles.

Wheat crumbs are a common food ingredient and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. They are a source of carbohydrates and some dietary fiber. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have not raised specific concerns about bread crumbs themselves when consumed as part of a balanced diet. No specific upper intake limits have been set for bread crumbs.