Pomfret is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Pomfret have fins and scales?

Yes. Pomfret 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 Pomfret sushi or sashimi?

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

Pomfret

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Atlantic pomfret is an important food fish, especially across South Asia.

Atlantic pomfret is found in the Atlantic, Indian, and South Pacific oceans down to around 1,000 m. It is a strong migrator whose movements track water temperature.

Also known as

Atlantic Pomfret
Ray's Beam
Ray's Bream

Kosher Pomfret in foreign languages

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Bengali	Pomfret
Vietnamese	Pomfret
Thai	Pomfret
Indonesian	Pomfret

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Atlantic pomfret has fins and scales (even the dorsal and anal fins are scaled), so it is kosher.
Pomfret is also a name for the butterfishes in the genus Pampus (family Stromateidae), which are different fish from the true pomfrets of family Bramidae.
In South Africa it is often sold as angelfish, though it is not a true marine angelfish.