Cockle is not kosher according to Jewish dietary law. A shellfish with no fins or scales, so cockle is not kosher (Leviticus 11:9-12).

What is the scientific name of Cockle?

The scientific name of Cockle is Cardiidae.

Does Cockle have fins and scales?

Cockle does not meet the requirement of having both fins and removable scales. Leviticus 11:9-12 requires fish to have both fins and scales to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Cockle sushi or sashimi?

No. Since Cockle is not kosher, it should not be consumed in any preparation, including sushi or sashimi.

Where can I find more information about whether Cockle 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.

Cockle

Cardiidae

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

Cockles are small edible clams popular in Europe and Asia, eaten steamed, boiled, pickled, or added to pasta, paella, and stews. In Britain they're a traditional seaside snack.

Cockles are burrowing bivalves that live just under the surface of sand and mud on intertidal flats and shallow coastal waters. They're harvested by raking or digging across European, Asian, and other temperate coasts.

Cockle in foreign languages

Scientific	Cardiidae
Hebrew	ליביים
Arabic	المحار قلبي الشكل
Spanish	Berberecho
Portuguese	Berbigões
French	Cardiidés
German	Herzmuscheln
Greek	Κυδώνι
Russian	Сердцевидки
Chinese	鸟蛤科
Japanese	ザルガイ科
Korean	꼬막
Vietnamese	Họ Sò nứa
Thai	หอยแครง

Warnings & Kosher Issues

A cockle is a shellfish (a bivalve mollusk), so it is not kosher.
Like other filter-feeding shellfish, cockles can carry bacteria, viruses, or biotoxins if harvested from polluted water.