Crab sticks were in demand as soon as they appeared on the shelves of stores. This product attracted buyers by having an unusual pleasant taste, as well as affordable cost. In addition, the sticks do not need to be prepared, so they were often bought for a snack at lunchtime. In addition, based on this product mistresses came up with a lot of interesting dishes that were proudly served to the festive table.
When only this product was on sale, few people thought that it is part of the crab sticks, what benefit and harm from them can be. The main thing is that it is tasty and satisfying. At the present time, more and more people are trying to follow the diet, so the question of the composition of the product has become of interest to many.
The composition of crab sticks, their benefits and harm
It is important to mention that with crabs this product is associated only with the name, which became only the marketing move of enterprising producers. So, the basis of crab sticks is minced meat from various white fish. Mainly used herring, mackerel , pollock, hake and others. The fish fillet is washed for a long time with cold running water, then thoroughly crushed and mixed until a uniform elastic mass is obtained. The product has a fishy smell and an exceptionally white color.
In addition to minced meat, the composition includes salt, sugar, starch, vegetable oil and egg or soy protein. In addition to these ingredients, there are also those that play a supporting role. These are dyes, thickeners, flavors and flavor enhancers.
With such a composition, we can say that the benefits of crab sticks are not great, because the product is not completely natural. However, if you buy a high-quality product and do not use it often, then there will be no harm from them.
Crab sticks - good and harm for losing weight
People who are trying to lose weight are interested in the nutritional value of crab sticks and whether they can be used on a diet. It should be noted that this product is low-calorie - 100 g of product accounts for about 90 kcal. Since the semi-finished product does not undergo heat treatment, it contains enough vitamins and minerals. All this can be attributed to the positive qualities of the product.
However, due to the content of chemical components, frequent use of crab sticks can lead to allergic reactions and disorders in the digestive tract.