Breads & pasta

white bread crumbs

Soft crustless interior of white bread; used to bind meatballs, thicken gazpacho and salmorejo, and form panades.

Who it fits

VeganVegetarianLactose-free

Contains: glúten

General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.

What it does in cooking

The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.

Flavor

Sweetness1
Saltiness1
Umami1
Richness1

Texture

Creaminess5
Chewiness3

Pairs with

extra virgin olive oilgarlictomatochicken eggground beef

Glycemic index

75High

published range: 7075

low ≤55medium 56–69high ≥70

Value from an equivalent food (same species), not a direct measurement of this one.

source: Tabelas Internacionais de IG (Diabetes Care, 2008)

A reference value (glucose = 100), not a personal prediction: the real response depends on the whole meal, the preparation and you. Not a substitute for professional care.

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Dishes this ingredient goes into — clone any one to make your version.

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