Palometa is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Palometa?

The scientific name of Palometa is Trachinotus goodei.

Does Palometa have fins and scales?

Yes. Palometa 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 Palometa sushi or sashimi?

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

Palometa

Trachinotus goodei

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

The palometa is treated mainly as a game fish rather than a major food fish.

Palometa live in clear, warm saltwater across the western Atlantic from Massachusetts and Bermuda down to Argentina, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. You'll find them over sandy shores and bays, and sometimes schooling above coral reefs.

Also known as

Longfin Pompano
Banner Pompano
Camade
Cobbler

Kosher Palometa in foreign languages

Scientific	Trachinotus goodei
Arabic	بنبان كبير
Spanish	Palometa
French	Pompaneau Guatie
Chinese	穀氏鯧鰺

Warnings & Kosher Issues

The palometa (Trachinotus goodei) is a pompano relative with fins and scales, so it is kosher.
Reports of ciguatera poisoning exist for this species.
The name palometa is used regionally in South America for many other fish, including some piranhas, so a fish sold as palometa may not be Trachinotus goodei.