Grunts is kosher according to Jewish dietary law. It has the fins and scales required by kashrut.

Is Grunts kosher?

Yes — Grunts is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Grunts has fins and scales, which are the two requirements for kosher fish under Jewish dietary law (Leviticus 11:9-12).

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Also known as: Black Margate, Cottonwick, Grunt, Margate, Pigfish, Porkfish, Sailor's Choice, Sargo, Tomtate
Kosher status: Kosher

About Grunts

Grunts (Family Pomadasyldae), Including; Grunts (Haemulon species, Pomadasys species); Margate (Haemulon album); Tomtate (Haemulon aurolineattum); Cottonwick (Haemulon melanurum); Sailors choice (Haemulon parral); Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus); Black margate (Anisotremus surinamensis); Sargo (Anisotremus davidsoni); Pigfish (Orthopristis chrysoptera).

Source: kosherfish.co/kosher-fish-list (snapshot 2025-12-19); legacy csv

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