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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The crustacean stand-in is used in a variety of restaurants and dishes Fact checked by Jillian Dara Medically reviewed by Carolyn O'Neil, MS, RDN Imitation crab meat is mostly made from surimi, a ...

Good Food Imitation Crab Meat Fish broker Mike Zalke of Sierra Seafoods explains what really makes up imitation crab meat. Faux crab is also known as surimi, Japanese for minced meat, and it's made ...