Is Tenpounder kosher?

Tenpounder is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Tenpounder have fins and scales?

Yes. Tenpounder has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Tenpounder sushi or sashimi?

If Tenpounder is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Tenpounder sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

Where can I find more information about whether Tenpounder is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Tenpounder

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

The ladyfish is a coastal fish of tropical and subtropical waters that sometimes strays into temperate seas. It spawns at sea, and the larvae move into brackish inland waters to grow.

Also known as

Ladyfish
Elops saurus

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. The ladyfish has fins and scales.
The flesh is very bony, so it is mostly caught for sport or used as bait or fishmeal rather than eaten.