Imitation crab isn’t what most people think. Learn what it’s made of, why it tastes the way it does, and how to use it well.

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 ...