What is Imitation Crab?

Question

Is it really seafood at all? The name scares me...

Answer 1

yes, it is really a seafood.most of the immitation crab is made of fish called pollock.

Answer 2

It is also called surimi.  It is ground up flavored fish pressed into forms.  It often contains MSG.

Answer 3

I think it's pollock (fish) that's colored and artificially flavored to taste like crab

Answer 4

It's Pollack..a cheaper fish