Is Sand dollar kosher?

Sand dollar is not kosher according to Jewish dietary law. Has no fins or scales, so sand dollar is not kosher (Leviticus 11:9-12).

What is the scientific name of Sand dollar?

The scientific name of Sand dollar is Clypeasteroida.

Does Sand dollar have fins and scales?

Sand dollar 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 Sand dollar sushi or sashimi?

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

Where can I find more information about whether Sand dollar 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.

Sand dollar

Clypeasteroida

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

Sand dollars are flat, burrowing sea urchins found in temperate and tropical zones along every continent. They live below the low-tide line, on or just under the surface of sandy and muddy seabeds, using their spines to burrow through the sediment.

Also known as

sea cookie
sand cake
cake urchin
pansy shell

Sand dollar in foreign languages

Scientific	Clypeasteroida
Hebrew	מטבעוני־ים
Arabic	نجميات درعية
Portuguese	Bolacha-da-praia
French	Dollar des sables
German	Sanddollars
Greek	Κλυπεαστερώδη
Chinese	沙錢
Japanese	タコノマクラ目
Korean	연잎성게류

Warnings & Kosher Issues

A flattened sea urchin with no fins or scales, so it is not kosher.