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Is Mussel kosher?

No — Mussel is not kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Not kosher. Mussels are bivalve molluscs — shellfish.

Mussel (Mytilidae)

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Scientific name
Mytilidae
Also known as
Blue mussel, Green-lipped mussel, Zebra mussel
Category
shellfish
Fins & scales
No fins ✗ , no scales ✗
Kosher status
Not kosher

About Mussel

Elongated bivalve molluscs, typically filter feeders attached to rocks or other surfaces.

Kosher ruling

Not kosher. Mussels are bivalve molluscs — shellfish.

Source: Orthodox Union

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