Panko
Panko is a wheat-based breadcrumb product. It contains gluten (wheat is a major allergen requiring labeling under FALCPA) and may be enriched.
What it is
Japanese-style coarse breadcrumbs made from crustless wheat bread, producing flaky, light shards used as a coating.
Crispy coating for fried or baked foods, binder in meat mixtures.
Why it's flagged
- wheat/gluten allergen
- refined carbohydrate
What regulators actually say
"FALCPA identifies eight foods or food groups as the major food allergens. They are milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard food (bread/breadcrumb); wheat is a major food allergen under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA, 21 U.S.C. 343(w)).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; wheat is a declarable allergen under EU Regulation 1169/2011.
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