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Is Snail kosher?

No — Snail is not kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Not kosher. Land and sea snails are both prohibited — no fins, no scales.

Snail (Gastropoda)

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Scientific name
Gastropoda
Also known as
Escargot, Periwinkle, Whelk
Category
shellfish
Fins & scales
No fins ✗ , no scales ✗
Kosher status
Not kosher

About Snail

Gastropod molluscs with coiled shells. Escargot is prepared land snail.

Kosher ruling

Not kosher. Land and sea snails are both prohibited — no fins, no scales.

Source: Orthodox Union

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