Primarily used in cooking to describe foods with a crumb coating before frying or baking. Tonight's special is breaded cod with homemade tartar sauce.
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Texture Implication
Suggests a crispy or crunchy texture; often implies a food item is deep-fried or oven-baked. She craved the satisfying crunch of a breaded mozzarella stick.
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Menu Item
Commonly found in restaurant menus, especially in fast-food and casual dining. The breaded mushrooms were listed as an appetizer.