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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.

Moray eel (Muraenidae)

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Scientific name
Muraenidae
Also known as
Moray, Green moray, Spotted moray
Category
scaleless
Fins & scales
Fins ✓ , no scales ✗
Kosher status
Not kosher

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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