Does Fusian Use Real Crab?

Sushi and California Rolls

  • A California roll contains cucumber, crab or imitation crab, and avocado. It is usually rolled inside out. The healthy components are cucumber, avocado, and seaweed. But white rice and imitation crab are less healthy.
  • The main source of protein in California Rolls comes from imitation crab meat. Imitation crab meat contains about 8 grams of protein per 3-ounce serving. Additionally, California Rolls are low in calories, with just 125 calories per roll.
  • California rolls can fit into a healthy diet and be a replacement for fatty foods. However, imitation crab often has high sodium, fat, and calories. Avocado is high in fat and calories.

Healthy Sushi Tips

  • To eat healthy sushi, limit soy sauce, choose rolls with salmon, avocado and brown rice, and avoid fatty ingredients. Eat sushi pieces in one bite. Sushi must be eaten chilled within 24 hours as raw fish spoils quickly.

Imitation Crab in Sushi

  • The crab is artificial. Imitation crab meat is primarily made from pollock fish. On restaurant menus, imitation crab may be spelled krab to indicate that it’s fake. Imitation crab is made from surimi, which is minced fish flesh often pollock that has been deboned and washed. Why do sushi restaurants use imitation crab? – It’s less expensive than real crab meat.

Fusian Origins

  • Inspired by Japanese-cuisine, the three owners of Fusian set out to create healthy bowls and rolls. They toured Japan, searching for inspiration.
  • The Fusian chain traces its roots to where founders Stephan Harman and brothers Josh and Zach Weprin were childhood friends.

Gluten-Free Sushi

  • Gluten-free sushi must have gluten-free rice. Sushi rice can be gluten-free if the rice vinegar used is gluten-free. Additionally, sushi rice can easily come into cross-contact with gluten when making sushi in restaurants.

Crab in Sushi

  • While some restaurants use real crab meat in their fillings, others may use imitation crab meat or a combination of both. Imitation crab meat is less expensive than real crab meat, which may be a factor in a restaurant’s decision to use it in their Crab Rangoon filling.

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