The Crabstick Truth: Not What You Thought
Crabstick lovers are turning their backs on the popular snack after discovering the truth about how it’s made. A viral video exposed the process, showing that the beloved crabsticks aren’t made from crab at all. Instead, they’re made from frozen fish meat, and now, many people are swearing them off for good.
How It’s Really Made
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Everyone wants to eat sausages, but nobody wants to know how they are made.” The same could apply to crabsticks. The process isn’t exactly appetizing. It starts with frozen fish meat—mostly Alaskan pollock—rather than crab meat. The fish is put into a mixer, where it’s mashed up and mixed with egg whites and wheat to form a paste. The paste has the consistency of clay or putty, not exactly mouth-watering.
Shaping the “Crab”
Next, the paste is pushed through a machine that forms it into a long strip. This strip is then twisted and shaped to resemble the texture of crab or lobster meat. To make it look more like actual crab, the imitation meat is coated with an orange shell that you recognize as crabstick.
The Fallout
Once the process was revealed, many people were shocked. One person commented, “I will never buy this again! Thanks for showing me the truth!” Another said, “I always thought it was gross, but now I know for sure.” However, not everyone was upset. Some still find it enjoyable, affordable, and easy to eat.
So, while some people are done with crabsticks for good, others continue to enjoy them, unaware or indifferent to how they’re made. If you were ever curious, now you know.
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