Imitation crab often gets overlooked or misunderstood, yet it quietly appears in everything from sushi rolls to creamy deli salads. Many people treat it as a lesser stand-in for real crab without ever ...

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 ...

If you’ve eaten seafood salad, a California roll at a sushi restaurant, or frozen breaded fish, chances are high that you’ve eaten imitation crab. MarkGillow/Getty Images Even if you’ve never added ...

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 ...