Is Lamprey kosher?
No — Lamprey is not kosher under Jewish dietary law.
Not kosher. Lampreys are jawless fish with smooth, scaleless bodies.
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About Lamprey
Ancient jawless fish with a circular, toothed mouth used to attach to host fish and feed on blood.
Kosher ruling
Not kosher. Lampreys are jawless fish with smooth, scaleless bodies.
Source: Orthodox Union
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