9. Safety Profile
Always read the ingredients list on the label to determine what kind of fish it contains. Please avoid these seafood substitutes if it uses king mackerel, swordfish, marlin, orange roughly, and shark. If it contains shrimp, crab and lobster, then you can eat it twice a week during pregnancy. Normally it’s made from Alaskan Pollock, which has no limits. Never eat raw seafood or undercooked imitation crab. Undercooked or raw imitation crab can harbor bacteria, especially Listeria, and can pave the way for foodborne illnesses like listeriosis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the risk of listeria infection is ten times higher for pregnant women than other individuals. Since the bacteria can cross the placenta, it can also affect the unborn baby’s health.
10. How To Include Imitation Crab In Your Diet
There are plenty of ways to include this imitation seafood in your diet.
Some include:
Combine imitation crab with herbs and mayonnaise to make a delicious sandwich filling.
Toss chunks of imitation crab in a green salad. You can also add pieces of it in vegetable soup.
Stir diced imitation crab in low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt and then sprinkle some herbs and pepper to make a yummy dip.