{"product_id":"crab-sticks","title":"Crab Sticks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCrab sticks, also known as imitation crab or surimi, are a popular seafood alternative. Crab sticks have a mild and slightly sweet flavour, and a firm and chewy texture. They are often used as a versatile ingredient in various dishes, such as salads, sushi rolls, sandwiches, and seafood pasta. Crab sticks are a convenient and affordable option for those looking to enjoy the taste of crab without the expense or effort of using real crab meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is An Imitation Crab?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eImitation crab, or crab sticks, are mostly composed of surimi, a minced white fish paste, usually Alaskan pollock, and other ingredients such as starch, sugar, and seasonings. It's then molded into the shape of crab meat and coloured. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBelow is a more detailed analysis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurimi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe foundation of imitation crab is a white fish paste made of minced white fish, usually Alaskan pollock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding and Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStarches (such as wheat, potato, or tapioca) are mixed in to achieve a firm gel-like texture and facilitate easier freezing and thawing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour and Colouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eNatural or artificial crab flavour and food colouring (red or orange) are included to simulate natural crab flavour and colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Additives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSugar, salt, and, at times, egg whites or soy are used to add flavour, texture, and protein levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater, Surimi (40%) (Processed Alaska Pollock Protein (\u003cstrong\u003eFISH)\u003c\/strong\u003e,Sugar), \u003cstrong\u003eWheat Starch\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePotato Starch\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sugar, Salt, Soy Protein, \u003cstrong\u003eRapeseed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, Flavours (contain \u003cstrong\u003eSOY, Crustaceans),\u003c\/strong\u003eDried Egg White, Flavour Enhancers: Ribonucleotides ,Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate: Colours: Carmines, Capsanthin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergy Advice! For Allergies, including cereals containing gluten ,see ingredients in\u003cstrong\u003e bold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seafood Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57604279075161,"sku":"CrabSticks_64pack","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/0465\/1353\/files\/crab-sticks-64-pack-336521.jpg?v=1773872595","url":"https:\/\/catch2door.co.uk\/products\/crab-sticks","provider":"catch2door","version":"1.0","type":"link"}