Is Porgies and sea breams kosher?
Yes — Porgies and sea breams is kosher under Jewish dietary law.
Porgies and sea breams has fins and scales, which are the two requirements for kosher fish under Jewish dietary law (Leviticus 11:9-12).
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About Porgies and sea breams
Family Sparidae. Including: Porgies (Calamus species, Diplodus species, Pagrus species); Scup (Stenotomus chrysops); Pinfish (Lagodon rhomboides); Sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus)
Source: kosherfish.co/kosher-fish-list (snapshot 2025-12-19); legacy csv
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