Is Brine shrimp kosher?

Brine shrimp is not kosher according to Jewish dietary law. A crustacean with no fins or scales, so brine shrimp is not kosher (Leviticus 11:9-12).

What is the scientific name of Brine shrimp?

The scientific name of Brine shrimp is Artemia.

Does Brine shrimp have fins and scales?

Brine shrimp 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 Brine shrimp sushi or sashimi?

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

Where can I find more information about whether Brine shrimp 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.

Brine shrimp

Artemia

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

Brine shrimp are tiny crustaceans that thrive in salty lakes and ponds too harsh for most other animals, including spots like the Great Salt Lake. Their dried eggs are widely sold as fish food and as the novelty pets marketed as Sea-Monkeys.

Also known as

Sea-Monkey

Brine shrimp in foreign languages

Scientific	Artemia
Hebrew	ארטמיה
Arabic	روبيان ملحي
Portuguese	Artêmia
French	Artémie
German	Salzwasserkrebse
Russian	Артемии
Chinese	卤虫属
Japanese	アルテミア
Korean	아르테미아
Thai	ไรทะเล

Warnings & Kosher Issues

A brine shrimp is a crustacean, so it is not kosher.
All crustaceans are non-kosher under Jewish law.