10 Imitation Crab Myths Debunked

Imitation crab can make for a yummy — and cost-effective — alternative to real crab. But beware the myths and misconceptions that could impact your wallet, health, or taste buds when it comes to faux crab.

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Imitation crab contains real crab | 0:00
Imitation crab is low-quality fish | 1:16
Imitation crab was invented in the U.S. | 2:15
Imitation crab is unhealthy | 3:33
All brands are the same | 4:33
Imitation crab needs to be cooked | 5:17
Imitation crab is always cheap | 6:16
Imitation crab has a long shelf life | 7:24
Imitation crab has no environmental impact | 8:34
Imitation crab won't cause allergic reactions |‌ 9:43

[missdenisebee]

I love imitation crab & always have. I remember bugging my mom to buy it as a kid. My partner HATES it, though. He hates the smell, the taste, the texture. I like to heat it up a little before eating, and he yells everytime I do so, saying the smell drives him nuts lol I fully enjoy absolutely everything about it, though!

[sunnyscott]

Imitation crab is like sausage. It's delicious but we don't want to see it being made.

[theraweggfiles]

The surimi legs from my fish counter are amazingly addictive with melted butter. Imitation crab is also awesome in the Imperial Crab casserole.

[andrewchung]

don’t understand comments here. Seems a lot people hate imitation crab meat, but i bet they all love california rolls and the key ingredient is imitation crab meat with mayo.

[hamblinhomestead]

Beginning of the video:
Doesn't contain crab.
Later in the video:
Made with crab extract.

[bobbob-zezo]

So this is imitation anything. You can sell the same product as different items ie: crab, lobster, shrimp.

[mlt]

Shredded zucchini once dried out (food dehydrator) works best then substituted instead of crab meat makes good poor man's crab cakes too. If you don't have a dehydrator mix it up and fill cupcake pans with it and freeze it before cooking it will cook the moisture out as it cooks and still holds a patty shape.

[jeffrey.a.hanson]

There are two VERY distinct categories of imitation crab- Edibly Decent to Inedibly Indecent

[mm-ytsf]

i never knew kamaboko as imitation anything...it was just...its own thing, sometimes with a pink outside or sometimes a brown deep fried skin (they were so different looking i didn't even realize they were the same thing 🙂)

[karenharper]

I grew up with a crabpot out on a friend's pier and emptying it everyday. I can't do the fake stuff.

[tennboy]

The Batman TV show clip was an interesting choice. I almost never see that show referenced.

[dabanjo]

For some reason I love imitation crab.

[morrismonet]

Makes great salads, sandwiches and tacos.

[JeffO-hp]

Instead of imitation crab meat why don't they call it fish?

[richarddragonetti]

I used to like it until I saw how it's made. All of a sudden the taste changed

[wradd]

Everything about it reminds me of my childhood…my sad sad childhood 😞

[danieldunlap]

Honestly prefer it because I've noticed it tends to be more pungent in dishes which is what I want. I've used regular crabmeat and it just doesn't have that punch the imitation crab does.

[OmarBhoo]

My concern is my dad who is allergic to shellfish

[pulp]

I can’t do imitation crab. It’s the wrong texture and taste.

[jirredvang]

I don't care what anyone has to say imitation crab is still good. It might not replace crab but still damn delicious