Sea bream is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

What is the scientific name of Sea bream?

The scientific name of Sea bream is Sparidae.

Does Sea bream have fins and scales?

Yes. Sea bream 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 Sea bream sushi or sashimi?

If Sea bream is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Sea bream sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

What is Sea bream called in Hebrew?

Sea bream is known as דניס (דניס) in Hebrew.

Where can I find more information about whether Sea bream 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.

Sea bream

Sparidae

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Sea bream is a well-regarded mild white fish, great grilled, roasted, or baked whole, and gilt-head bream is the standout for eating. Smaller sparids are often pan-fried.

Sea breams (family Sparidae) are over 150 species of fish in temperate and tropical coastal waters worldwide. They're mostly bottom-feeders on continental shelves, and a few tolerate brackish or fresh water.

Also known as

Porgy
Dorade
Gilt-head bream

Kosher Sea bream in foreign languages

Scientific	Sparidae
Hebrew	ספרוסיים
Arabic	أسبورية
Spanish	Esparido
Portuguese	Esparídeos
French	Sparidés
German	Meerbrassen
Greek	Σπαρίδες
Russian	Спаровые
Chinese	鯛科
Japanese	タイ科
Korean	도미과
Hindi	स्पारिडाए
Vietnamese	Họ Cá tráp
Thai	วงศ์ปลาจาน

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. Sea breams have cycloid scales and fins.