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Chapter 11 of Leviticus lists various kinds of animals which are kosher and not kosher. In the section on fish, verses 9 through 12. it says, 9 These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat. 10 And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you: 11 They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination. 12 Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you. Blowfish have fins, but they've got spines instead of scales.
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What kosher fish can be substituted for non kosher fish?
Kosher fish have fins and scales. I've attached a related link that provides a comprehensive list of kosher fish.
Is fish and chips kosher?
Fish and chips can be kosher if it`s made with kosher fish in a kosher kitchen. In fact, it was Portuguese Jews who introduced fried fish to England.
Can you eat fish and eggs in kosher?
Fish and chips can be kosher so long as the fish used is a kosher species and the food is prepared in a kosher kitchen with all kosher ingredients.
Is grouper kosher?
The signs of a kosher fish are scales and fins. If the fish does not have either of these, then it is not a kosher fish. If it does, it is a kosher fish and one may eat it provided, of course, that it was prepared with kosher ingredients. According to "kashrut.com" (see link in related link section), the Grouper is indeed a kosher fish.
Is Opa a kosher fish?
Yes opa is a kosher fish. Any fish that is born with scales and a dorsal fin is kosher. As long as it hasn't been touched by a non kosher knife
Is the fish bassa kosher?
Basa fish, just like all other forms of catfish, is not kosher.
Is cat fish kosher?
Sawfish, also know as Carpenter Shark, are a family of rays. These fish are not kosher as they do not meet the two requirements of kosher fish: movable fins and easily removed scales.
Is the rascasse fish used in boulibasse kosher?
Rascasse fish is also known as Scorpionfish which is a kosher species. Please see the related link for a comprehensive list of kosher and non-kosher fish.
Is caviar kosher?
If it comes from kosher fish such as whitefish, yes. If it comes from non-kosher species such as sturgeon, then no.
Is swai fish kosher?
No. Swai is a type of catfish, and catfish are not a kosher species of fish.
Is seer fish kosher?
Seer fish, also known as Spanish mackerel, is kosher.
Is branzino a kosher fish?
Brazino, also known as seabass, is a kosher species of fish.
