At least one person who contributed to this thread explained that they ate surimi as a substitute for shellfish because they kept kosher. Anyone out there using surimi for the same reason, beware! I was shopping at Whole Foods yesterday (for my job, not for my kitchen), and asked the guy at the seafood counter if they carried it, expecting a snicker and a “no.” Surprisingly, they do carry it, but it’s NOT suitable for those who keep kosher, or those who have shellfish allergies. the ingredient list includes snow crab.not snow crab derivative or flavoring even, actual snow crab! It’s way down in the list, but it’s there. So before you purchase surimi or consume it, you might want to double check!