Is Viperfish kosher?
No — Viperfish is not kosher under Jewish dietary law.
Not kosher. Deep-sea fish with scaleless, elongated bodies and oversized teeth. Rarely eaten but occasionally appears in deep-sea bycatch.
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About Viperfish
Deep-sea predators with needle-like teeth and bioluminescent organs.
Kosher ruling
Not kosher. Deep-sea fish with scaleless, elongated bodies and oversized teeth. Rarely eaten but occasionally appears in deep-sea bycatch.
Source: Orthodox Union
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