Crab stick
Crab Stick
Crab stick (pronounced: /kræb stɪk/), also known as imitation crab meat or seafood sticks, is a type of seafood made of starch and finely pulverized white fish (surimi) that has been shaped and cured to resemble the leg meat of snow crab or Japanese spider crab.
Etymology
The term "crab stick" is believed to have originated from the product's visual resemblance to a stick made from crab meat. The term "imitation crab meat" is used because the product is designed to mimic the texture and taste of real crab meat.
Related Terms
- Surimi: A paste made from fish or other meat.
- Seafood: Sea animals that are considered food by humans.
- Snow crab: A species of crab found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific.
- Japanese spider crab: A species of marine crab that has the largest leg span of any arthropod.
Usage
Crab sticks are primarily used in dishes such as sushi, salads, and seafood dishes. They are also commonly used as a cheaper alternative to real crab in dishes like crab cakes and seafood salad.
Health and Nutrition
Crab sticks are low in calories and fat, but they are high in sodium and contain artificial additives. They are also a good source of protein.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crab stick
- Wikipedia's article - Crab stick
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