Provided is a granular powder for a food product containing wheat flour, the granular powder: having good adhesion to food materials when used for coating them without causing scattering of powder, thereby attaining good handling properties； achieving both a light and soft texture inside and a crispy texture on the surface； and further, being capable of maintaining a favorable texture even some time after cooking. Also disclosed is a granular powder obtained by subjecting wheat flour and dextrin to hydrothermal treatment.
