Hakes is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Hakes have fins and scales?

Yes. Hakes 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 Hakes sushi or sashimi?

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

Hakes

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.

Hakes live in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, generally 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. The silver hake lives in the northwest Atlantic, most commonly between Newfoundland and South Carolina.

Also known as

Pacific hake
Silver hake
meriuccio
whiting
Atlantic hake
New England hake
European hake
Cornish salmon
Herring hake

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Warnings & Kosher Issues

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