krab meat

Many products are fully cooked and list per-serving nutrition highlights such as about 80 calories, roughly 6 g of protein, low cholesterol, and in some items 0 g of fat.

Labels include specific “contains” and “may contain” notices such as Contains: Eggs, Crab, Pollock or Contains: Soy, Eggs, Crab; some items also state they may contain other shellfish or fish.

Crab cakes are sold as products that must be fully cooked, with package directions for oven or air-fryer cooking and a food-safety instruction to cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Imitation crab items are described as being made from Alaska Pollock and other surimi seafood that provide a crab-like flavor and texture.

Suggested uses include dips, seafood salads, pasta, sandwiches, sushi, soups and chowders, and prepared applications such as appetizers and crab cakes.