A microwave cookable or reheatable foodstuff coating composition comprises 55 to 80 wt% water and 20 to 45 wt% by dry weight of an ingredient mixture including:a. 35 to 60 wt% of a flour component comprising one or more flours selected from soy flour, maize flour, rice flour and wheat flourb. 15 to 35 wt% of non-modified starchc. 0.1 to 5 wt% of a gelling agentd. 0 to 15 wt% of modified starch ande. 0 to 35 wt% of other edible ingredients.
