Imitation crab is made from a white paste that's mostly ground up Alaskan pollock, a white fish shown here by the dozens.Brian Vander Brug / Contributor / Getty Images Imitation crab — aka krab — is ...

"Imitation crab is made of white fish, starch and other ingredients to create the texture and taste of crab meat," explains Silverstein. "The preparation of fish for imitation crab is actually a ...

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 ...

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 ...