
Dockside Classics Lump Crab Cake
What You Should Know
Dockside Classics Lump Crab Cake presents itself as a coastal convenience item aimed at shoppers who want a quick seafood-style entree with minimal work. You would most likely find it in the refrigerated prepared foods aisle or the fresh seafood grab-and-go section, shelved near other ready-to-heat fish cakes, seafood salads, and refrigerated appetizers; its small plastic tray and included 2 oz cup of cocktail sauce make it visible next to chilled dinner kits. This product suits quick weeknight dinners, weekend brunches, or casual game-day spreads where a warm, forkable bite is desired. The brand leans on New England and mid-Atlantic seaside imagery—Dockside Classics evokes boardwalk crab shacks and family gatherings—positioning toward adults and families who want an indulgent seafood feel without the price or prep of dining out. Label cues include a prominent fresh claim, "Fresh. Never Frozen," and a note about real and imitation crab and fish flakes; there is no organic certification and no strong health or kid-focused branding. In plain terms the product is a ready-to-heat, multi-ingredient prepared food made with both real crab and reconstituted surimi and several additives and stabilizers. Sensory details: expect a golden, slightly crisp exterior from breadcrumbs and butter, a tender flake-and-paste interior combining lump crabmeat and imitation crab with a creamy mayonnaise backbone, and a sweet-tangy cocktail sauce on the side; packaging is a sealed plastic tray with a condiment cup for quick oven, skillet, or air-fryer finishing. Rituals often include popping it into a hot oven, serving with lemon and greens, and pairing with fries or a simple salad.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Crabmeat,, Crab, Surimi, (Alaska, Pollock,, Water,, Wheat,, Starch,, Sugar,, Sorbitol,, Contains, 2%, of, Less, of:, Natural, and, Artificial, Crab, Flavors, [Swimming, Crab, and/or, Snow, Crab],, Mirin, Wine,, [Sake,, Sugar,, Salt,, Yeast, Extract),, Salt, Soybean, Oil,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Sodium, Tripolyphosphate,, Tetrasodium, Pyrophosphate,, Color, Added),, Mayonnaise, (Soybean, Oil,, Egg, Yolk,, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Vinegar,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Salt,, Spice,, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, to, Protect, Flavor),, Celery,, Bread, Crumbs, (Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Yeast,, Sugar,, Salt),, Flour, (Wheat, Flour, Enriched, [Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Malted, Barley, Flour),, Milk,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Onions,, Green, Peppers,, Seasonings, (Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Soy, Protein, Isolate,, Maltodextrin,, Spices, [Including, Celery, Seed],, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Dextrose,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Guar, Gum,, Dehydrated, Parsley,, Soybean, Oil, (as, a, Processing, Aid),, Paprika,, Onion, Powder,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Cellulose, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Cellulose, Powder,, Nisin, Preparation,, Rosemary, Extract, and, Cultured, Dextrose,, Not, More, than, 2%, Silicone, Dioxide)., Cocktail, Sauce, Ingredients:, Tomato, Paste,, Water,, Horseradish, (Horseradish, Root,, Vinegar,, Salt),, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Vinegar,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Salt,, Molasses,, Garlic, Powder,, Dried, Onion,, Dextrose,, Dried, Garlic,, Maltodextrin,, Spice, Extractives,, Tricalcium, Phosphate,, Soybean, Oil,, Citric, Acid,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Mustard, Oil,, Enzyme,, Sugar,, Spices,, Tamarind,, Natural, Flavor..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Calcium Disodium EDTA - Processed emulsifier
- •Sodium Tripolyphosphate - Synthetic preservative
- •Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate - Synthetic preservative
- •Color Added - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains reconstituted surimi, multiple additives (modified starches, hydrolyzed proteins, phosphates, gums), high-fructose corn syrup, and flavorings, representing industrial formulations and ultra-processed manufacturing.
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Common Questions about Dockside Classics Lump Crab Cake
The Lump Crab Cake can be considered a tasty option in moderation, especially if you’re craving seafood. It packs in some protein and is relatively low in sugar, but it does have a fair amount of sodium and fat. So, if you're watching your salt intake or trying to eat lighter, you might want to enjoy it as an occasional treat rather than a staple.
