Croutons

Croutons are small cubes of bread that are toasted or fried and commonly used as a crunchy topping in salads, soups and some casseroles. They originate from simple bread-leftover cooking traditions and are popular in Western and salad-centric cuisines for adding texture and bite. Croutons are calorie-dense at 465kcal per 100g and are typically made from refined bread tossed with oil and salt, so they contribute mostly carbohydrates and fat with some protein. While they provide a bit of protein with a reasonably complete amino acid pattern, they tend to be lower in fiber and micronutrients than whole-grain alternatives. Because they’re made by toasting or frying seasoned bread, they work best used sparingly as a garnish rather than a staple—swapping to whole-grain or plant-based crunchy toppings can boost fiber and nutrient quality without losing texture.Read more

Vegetarian · Lactose free · Ultra-processed · ~2.00€/100g