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 ...

If you're a fan of a California roll, a menu staple at many sushi restaurants, chances are you've sampled imitation crab. The slightly pink roll filler is used as a substitute for real crab and can be ...

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 ...

Imitation crab is made from surimi, which is deboned fish minced into a paste with other ingredients. It’s an affordable alternative, but highly processed and low in certain nutrients. Chances are, ...