Is Moray eel kosher?
No — Moray eel is not kosher under Jewish dietary law.
Not kosher. Like other eels, morays lack the removable scales required by kashrut.
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About Moray eel
Family of eels (Muraenidae) found in tropical and temperate seas, known for their snake-like bodies and powerful jaws.
Kosher ruling
Not kosher. Like other eels, morays lack the removable scales required by kashrut.
Source: Orthodox Union
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