Is Comb jelly kosher?

Comb jelly is not kosher according to Jewish dietary law. Has no fins or scales, so comb jelly is not kosher (Leviticus 11:9-12).

What is the scientific name of Comb jelly?

The scientific name of Comb jelly is Ctenophora.

Does Comb jelly have fins and scales?

Comb jelly 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 Comb jelly sushi or sashimi?

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

Where can I find more information about whether Comb jelly 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.

Comb jelly

Ctenophora

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

Comb jellies live in marine waters worldwide, from polar seas near minus 2 C to the tropics at 30 C, and from the surface down past 7,000 m. Most have eight rows of comb-like cilia bands running the length of the body, and most are bioluminescent, glowing blue or green in the dark.

Comb jelly in foreign languages

Scientific	Ctenophora
Hebrew	מסרקניים
Arabic	مشطيات
Spanish	Tenóforos
Portuguese	Ctenóforos
French	Cténophores
Italian	Ctenoforo
German	Rippenqualle
Greek	Κτενοφόρα
Russian	Гребневики
Turkish	Taraklılar
Chinese	栉水母
Japanese	有櫛動物門
Korean	유즐동물
Hindi	टेनोफोरा
Bengali	টিনোফোরা
Vietnamese	Sứa lược
Thai	ทีโนฟอรา

Warnings & Kosher Issues

A comb jelly is a gelatinous marine animal with no fins or scales, so it is not kosher.