You probably expect food labels to be honest and accurately describe what you’re buying at the grocery store. In reality your favorite foods may not be what they seem. The fact is fraud costs the food industry an estimated $40 billion a year according to the FDA. Mislabeling counterfeit products and making substitutions with inferior ingredients all contribute to foods we think are real but are actually of much lower quality and potentially harmful to our health.
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That said not all counterfeit products are trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the consumer. There are several fake products that proudly display their true nature on their product labels many of which are worth buying. If you still can’t spot the fake a quick scan of the ingredients list can reveal a lot about a product. Find out which counterfeit products are worth keeping in your kitchen and how to root out food fraud. This list ranks counterfeit products based on nutritional value price fairness in the marketplace and comparison to authentic products.
Even if you think you’ve never come across imitation crab the reality is that you’ve probably eaten it. California rolls from your favorite sushi spot and crab rangoons from your favorite Chinese takeout are just a few examples of dishes that likely use this imitation food in place of the real thing. Affectionately called “the hot dog of the sea” imitation crab is made from surimi — boneless fish such as Alaskan pollock cod or paddock minced into a paste — that’s then processed pressed and colored to mimic the appearance of crab meat.
Imitation crab is a common substitute in a variety of crab dishes due to its affordability. It costs a fraction of the market price of real crab meat and can be seamlessly substituted in recipes. Imitation crab is also much easier to prepare than fresh crab meat which must be cleaned and removed from the shell before being used in cooking. While imitation crab may be more processed than real crab meat it is a great substitute to use for a variety of crab dishes on a budget.
