People are realising how crab sticks are made as they brand them ‘hot dogs of the sea’ and vow to never eat them again

THE HUMBLE crab stick has been popular since the 80s tossed in salad, now they seem to have had a resurgence as people add them to ramen or seafood boils.

The food has often been used as a cheap alternative to crabs but fans are vowing to never eat them again.

GettyPeople are just realising how crab sticks are actually made[/caption] GettySome say it’s enough to put them off for good[/caption]

It comes after foodies have just realised how the crab sticks, also known as imitation crab, are really made.