Effect of fish paste products "Hanpen" intake in Sprague-Dawley rats.

Fish paste product, "Hanpen," is a traditional type of Japanese food made from minced fish as well as imitation crab and kamaboko, and a marshmallow-like soft texture is characteristic of hanpen. Hanpen is known as a high-protein and low-fat food. However, there is a lack of evidence on its health benefits.