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Bread Crumb

Bread crumbs are dried, ground pieces of bread used as a coating, binder, or topping in cooking. They are typically made from wheat bread and provide mainly refined carbohydrate unless made from whole-grain bread.

Beneficial properties

source of carbohydrates useful as a binder adds texture to foods

Nutritional highlights

Bread crumbs primarily provide carbohydrates, with small amounts of protein, B vitamins, iron, and sodium that vary by product and whether they are enriched or seasoned.

Caution. Usually contains gluten and may be high in sodium in seasoned varieties; avoid in celiac disease or wheat allergy.

Conditions it helps with

Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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