Panko bread crumbs is a Japanese-style bread crumb made from white bread without the crusts. This results in a lighter, airier bread crumb that absorbs less grease and stays crispier for longer. IT is an ideal bread crumb used as a crunchy coating for fried foods and resists absorbing oil or grease when fried resulting in a lighter coating. its use is becoming more popular in both Asian and non-Asian dishes. It is often used on seafoods.