Imitation crab, sometimes called "crab sticks" or "krab," is a popular substitute for the real deal in a myriad recipes. It's manufactured from a pulverized fish paste known as surimi, typically made ...

No, it's not real crab meat inside your California roll—so what is imitation crab? Here's what this sushi staple is really made of. Imitation crab is pretty up front about the fact that it’s not the ...

There are several types of crab, including king, Dungeness, and blue. But what about imitation crab? Is it really crab? And, if not, what is it made of? Imitation crab's history dates back to the ...

Back when my wife Caron and I were engaged, she volunteered some startling information about herself: She makes her seafood salad with fake crab. “You need the imitation crab meat to make a good ...

Imitation crab meat is made of surimi. It is a substitute for real crab meat, and essentially formed through the processing of other fish into a paste. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY ...

Imitation crab is a common food that features in some recipes for items like crab sticks. Despite its name, imitation crab contains no crab, apart from when it contains a small amount of crab extract ...

When I lined up my samples of seven types of imitation crab, I assumed I would barely be able to tell the difference. I genuinely assumed all the imitation crab was made in the same factory, so of ...

You might have seen imitation crab meat, sometimes called crab sticks or “krab,” stocked with other seafood at your local supermarket. There is also a good chance you have eaten it and perhaps didn’t ...

Fresh crab can be costly. Therefore, imitation crab is often offered as a substitute. Just like the name implies, imitation crab contains no crabmeat. Fish is, however, one of the main ingredients. It ...