Is Clam kosher?
No — Clam is not kosher under Jewish dietary law.
Not kosher. Clams are bivalve molluscs — shellfish, prohibited.
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About Clam
Bivalve molluscs with two hinged shells, burrowing in sand or mud.
Kosher ruling
Not kosher. Clams are bivalve molluscs — shellfish, prohibited.
Source: Orthodox Union, Chabad
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