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

What is the scientific name of Coral?

The scientific name of Coral is Anthozoa.

Does Coral have fins and scales?

Coral 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 Coral sushi or sashimi?

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

Where can I find more information about whether Coral 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.

Coral

Anthozoa

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

Corals are colonial marine animals in the phylum Cnidaria, related to sea anemones, that build colonies of many identical polyps. Reef-building corals live mostly in shallow tropical seas at depths under about 60 m, while some cold-water species, like the genus Lophelia, survive as deep as 3,300 m.

Coral in foreign languages

Scientific	Anthozoa
Hebrew	אלמוגים
Arabic	زهريات شعاعية
Spanish	Antozoos
Portuguese	Antozoário
French	Anthozoaire
Italian	Antozoi
German	Blumentiere
Greek	Ανθόζωα
Russian	Коралловые полипы
Turkish	Mercanlar
Chinese	珊瑚纲
Japanese	花虫綱
Korean	산호충강
Vietnamese	Phân ngành San hô
Thai	แอนโธซัว

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Coral is a marine animal, not a plant, and it has no fins or scales, so it is not kosher.