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Is Capelin kosher?

Yes — Capelin is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Capelin has fins and scales, which are the two requirements for kosher fish under Jewish dietary law (Leviticus 11:9-12).

Capelin (Mallotus villosus)

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Scientific name
Mallotus villosus
Also known as
Caplin, Lodde
Habitat
North Atlantic, Arctic, Pacific coasts
Kosher status
Kosher

About Capelin

See: Smelts

Source: kosherfish.co/kosher-fish-list (snapshot 2025-12-19)

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