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Is Eulachon kosher?

Yes — Eulachon is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

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

Eulachon (Thaleichthys pacificus)

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Scientific name
Thaleichthys pacificus
Also known as
Candlefish, Salvation Fish, Oolichan
Habitat
North Pacific, coastal rivers for spawning
Kosher status
Kosher

About Eulachon

See: Smelts

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

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