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 ...

When you order lobster at a restaurant, how do you know if that's actually what arrives on your plate? We have a few ...

Seven packages of imitation crab on pink marble surface - Emily Hunt/Tasting Table Any crab fans in the house? Personally, I adore crab — so much so, I don't really mind the chore of picking crabs to ...

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 ...

True to its name, imitation crab mimics the firm, sweet, and deliciously bouncy taste of crab meat with the help of fish paste, starches, glutamates, and egg white protein, to name just a few of the ...

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 ...