Hake is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Hake?

The scientific name of Hake is Merluccius species.

Does Hake have fins and scales?

Yes. Hake 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 Hake sushi or sashimi?

If Hake is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Hake 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 Hake 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.

Hake

Merluccius species

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Hake has mild, white, flaky flesh that's more subtle than cod. It's sold fresh, frozen, dried, salted, or canned, and is popular in Iberian cooking grilled, pan-fried, or baked with tomatoes, garlic, chorizo, and paprika.

Hakes live in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, mostly in relatively deep water. The European hake ranges from Norway and Iceland south to Mauritania, plus the Mediterranean and Black Sea, usually at 70 to 370 meters.

Also known as

Pacific Hake
Silver Hake
Whiting
Merluccio
Cornish salmon
Herring hake
Colin
Pescadilla

Kosher Hake in foreign languages

Scientific	Merluccius species
Hebrew	мерлуза
Arabic	النازلي (جنس)
Portuguese	Merluza
Russian	Мерлузы
Chinese	无须鳕属
Japanese	メルルーサ属

Gallery

Hake — Whole on ice — Whole on ice · Stephane Lesbats (IFREMER, Pu00f4le Images, Centre Bre / CC BY 4.0

Hake — Cooked dish — Cooked dish · Horacio Cambeiro / CC BY-SA 3.0

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. Hake has fins and scales.
Can carry metazoan parasites. Mediterranean studies found many parasite species on European hake, so cook or freeze it properly.