Coarse 6mm Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs for Meatball and Burger Binding As a binder, bread crumbs must absorb meat juices without turning the patty into a dense puck. Our coarse 6mm whole wheat crumb absorbs up to three times its weight in liquid, holds that moisture through cooking and keeps the bite tender in meatballs, burger patties and sausage fillers. Key Features High water absorption, up to 3 times its own weight Coarse 6mm granule keeps the cooked bite open and tender