Foods you're eating that aren't exactly what they say they are

Whether it be through acquiring high-quality ingredients to cook with at home or venturing out to a five-star restaurant, many consumers find themselves on the hunt for elevated dining experiences.

That said, some common ingredients marketed as one thing may be something else entirely. At a sashimi dinner, your tuna, soy sauce, and wasabi could all be knock-offs of the real thing — even at an upscale restaurant.

Chef and dietitian Michele Sidorenkov attributes the trendiness of ingredients in America to its widespread food "impostors."

"Most consumers actually don't know the difference between the real or impostor ingredient because some taste the same and act the same when incorporated into recipes," Sidorenkov said.

Here are 10 the most common fake foods on the market.

Source: Insider.com

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