Is Goose barnacle kosher?

Goose barnacle is not kosher according to Jewish dietary law. A crustacean with no fins or scales, so goose barnacle is not kosher (Leviticus 11:9-12).

What is the scientific name of Goose barnacle?

The scientific name of Goose barnacle is Pollicipes.

Does Goose barnacle have fins and scales?

Goose barnacle 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 Goose barnacle sushi or sashimi?

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

Where can I find more information about whether Goose barnacle 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.

Goose barnacle

Pollicipes

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

Goose barnacles are a delicacy in Spain and Portugal, where they're called percebes, briefly boiled and served whole. Harvesting them off wave-battered rocks is dangerous and makes them expensive.

Goose barnacles attach by a fleshy stalk to rocks, driftwood, and floating debris in the surf zone of rocky coastlines. The prized edible kind grow on exposed Atlantic shores of Spain, Portugal, and nearby waters.

Also known as

Percebes
Gooseneck Barnacle

Goose barnacle in foreign languages

Scientific	Pollicipes
Chinese	指茗荷属
Japanese	ポリキペス

Warnings & Kosher Issues

A goose barnacle is a crustacean, so it is not kosher.
All crustaceans are non-kosher under Jewish law.
Harvesting them on wave-swept rocks is dangerous and has caused deaths.