Is Gizzard shad kosher?

Gizzard shad is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Gizzard shad?

The scientific name of Gizzard shad is Dorosoma.

Does Gizzard shad have fins and scales?

Yes. Gizzard shad 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 Gizzard shad sushi or sashimi?

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

Where can I find more information about whether Gizzard shad 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.

Gizzard shad

Dorosoma

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

The American gizzard shad lives in fresh and brackish waters across North America, from North Dakota south to New Mexico, east to Florida. It's most common in lakes and reservoirs but also lives in rivers, streams, and brackish water.

Also known as

Mud shad

Kosher Gizzard shad in foreign languages

Scientific	Dorosoma
Spanish	Dorosoma
Portuguese	Dorosoma
French	Dorosoma
Italian	Dorosoma
German	Dorosoma
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Turkish	Dorosoma
Chinese	u771fud873uddadu5c5e
Vietnamese	Dorosoma

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. The gizzard shad is a herring relative with fins and scales.
Mostly a forage and bait fish, stocked as food for game fish rather than eaten by people.