Panko is a variety of
breadcrumb used in
Japanese cuisine as a crunchy coating for
fried foods such as
tonkatsu. Panko is made from
wheat bread, but it has a crisper, airier texture than most types of
breading found in
Western cuisine. Outside
Japan, it is becoming more popular for use in Asian and non-Asian dishes, and is often available in
Asian markets or specialty stores. It's also available in many large supermarkets. Panko is produced worldwide especially in Asian countries including Japan, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam.
See more at Wikipedia.org...