Anchovies is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Anchovies?

The scientific name of Anchovies is Engraulidae family.

Does Anchovies have fins and scales?

Yes. Anchovies 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 Anchovies sushi or sashimi?

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

What is Anchovies called in Hebrew?

Anchovies is known as אנשובי (אנשובי) in Hebrew.

Where can I find more information about whether Anchovies 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.

Anchovies

Engraulidae family

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Anchovies are eaten cured, gutted and salted in brine then packed in oil or salt, or pickled in vinegar as Spanish boquerones. They flavor Worcestershire sauce and Caesar dressing, and fresh ones (alici) are much milder. In Southeast Asia they are deep-fried as a snack.

Anchovies live in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, plus the Black and Mediterranean Seas. Most species are marine, though several enter brackish water and some South American ones live in fresh water. Large schools gather in shallow, muddy estuaries and bays.

Also known as

Anchovy
European Anchovy
Bay Anchovy
Northern Anchovy
Alici
Ikan bilis
Dilis

Kosher Anchovies in foreign languages

Scientific	Engraulidae family
Spanish	Anchovies
French	Anchovies

Gallery

Anchovies — Whole on ice — Whole on ice · Thomas Oboe Lee / CC BY-SA 4.0

Anchovies — Fillet — Fillet · Ralf Roletschek / GFDL 1.2

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher: anchovies are bony fish with fins and scales, so they are kosher.