Spearing is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Spearing have fins and scales?

Yes. Spearing 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 Spearing sushi or sashimi?

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

Spearing

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Spearing (Atlantic silverside) is a small fish eaten raw or fried in batter, and it is a delicacy in some countries like Portugal. It is also a common bait fish.

The Atlantic silverside lives in estuaries and brackish water along the Atlantic coast of North America, from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to northeastern Florida. It schools in shallow water near seagrass in summer and moves to deeper, warmer water offshore in winter.

Also known as

Atlantic silverside
Menidia menidia

Kosher Spearing in foreign languages

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Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. The Atlantic silverside has fins and scales.