What Is Imitation Crab?

[View in your web browser]( [Check out Time Inc. Food.]( [What Is Imitation Crab?]( Whether you’re munching a California roll or slicing into a crab eggs Benedict, if you’re not 100 percent sure where that crab came from there’s a good chance it’s something else: imitation crab. Imitation crab may have a nearly indistinguishable flavor and texture to that of the real deal, but one thing is certain—it’s not crab. So, [what exactly is imitation crab?]( SHARE FYI [FYI]( [10 Things You Shouldn't Refrigerate]( [Real Simple]( SHARE [FYI]( [Why You Shouldn't Trash Vintage Pyrex]( [Real Simple]( SHARE The Lighter Side [The Lighter Side]( [Best Spiralizer Recipes]( [Cooking Light]( SHARE [The Lighter Side]( [Breakfast Smoothie Tips]( [Cooking Light]( SHARE Food News [Food News]( [The New Frappucino Is Only Available at Target]( [Food & Wine]( SHARE [Food News]( [Whole Foods's Price Cuts Attract Customers]( [Food & Wine]( SHARE Kitchen Tips [Kitchen Tips]( [5 Frozen Spinach Tips]( [MyRecipes]( SHARE [Kitchen Tips]( [One Dish Weeknight Dinners]( [MyRecipes]( SHARE [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Email Address]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Your California Privacy Rights]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} because you indicated your interests in receiving news and updates from Time Inc. Affluent Media Group. Time Inc. Affluent Media Group Customer Service Department P.O Box 62710 | Tampa, FL 33662-7108 ©2017 Time Inc. MyRecipes is a trademark of Time Inc. , registered in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.