One innovative Japanese company has found a way to deliver its customers a taste of the sea, but with imitations it touts to be "almost like the genuine article."
Fish paste products, known as surimi, have a long history in Asia and have even seen success in the Western market, but Kobe-based Kanetetsu Delica Foods Inc. has taken the process to new heights, perfecting their products to approach authenticity.
The company recently announced its scheduled release of an "almost fried oyster" product — the latest addition to the "almost seafood" series. The fishy reproductions are proving a big success in meeting the demands of avid seafood lovers around the country who don't mind turning a blind eye, so long as the taste is right.