Is Barnacle kosher?

Q: Is Barnacle kosher?

Barnacle is not kosher according to Jewish dietary law. Not kosher. Barnacles are sessile crustaceans — shellfish, no fins, no scales. Gooseneck barnacles (percebes) are a delicacy in Spain and Portugal; still non-kosher.

No — Barnacle is not kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Not kosher. Barnacles are sessile crustaceans — shellfish, no fins, no scales. Gooseneck barnacles (percebes) are a delicacy in Spain and Portugal; still non-kosher.

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Scientific name: Cirripedia
Also known as: Gooseneck barnacle, Percebes, Acorn barnacle
Category: shellfish
Fins & scales: No fins ✗ , no scales ✗
Kosher status: Not kosher

About Barnacle

Filter-feeding crustaceans that cement themselves to rocks, ships, and other hard surfaces.

Kosher ruling

Not kosher. Barnacles are sessile crustaceans — shellfish, no fins, no scales. Gooseneck barnacles (percebes) are a delicacy in Spain and Portugal; still non-kosher.

Source: Orthodox Union