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Is Krill kosher?

No — Krill is not kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Not kosher. Krill are small shrimp-like crustaceans. Krill oil supplements derive from them and require the same scrutiny as any shellfish-derived product.

Krill (Euphausiacea)

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Scientific name
Euphausiacea
Also known as
Antarctic krill, Okiami
Category
shellfish
Fins & scales
No fins ✗ , no scales ✗
Kosher status
Not kosher

About Krill

Tiny crustaceans that form the base of much of the marine food chain. Increasingly used in supplements and animal feed.

Kosher ruling

Not kosher. Krill are small shrimp-like crustaceans. Krill oil supplements derive from them and require the same scrutiny as any shellfish-derived product.

Source: Orthodox Union

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