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How to Reduce Carbs in Breadcrumbs

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Gryphon Adams

To cut breadcrumb carbs, you can stretch regular breadcrumbs with lower-carb ingredients. Using a lower-carb food in place of all or part of the regular breadcrumbs can enhance flavor and affect the texture, so it's best to pick an ingredient that suits the food you're breading and how you're going to cook it.