Is Marlin fish Kosher?

Marlin (in the family Istiophoridae) is considered a billfish, due to its spear-like bill (snout). It is a well-fished species and is usually consumed in smoked form. However, some tend to stay away from marlin consumption due to its relatively high mercury content....

Is Grouper fish Kosher?

Grouper (in the subfamily Epinephelinae) is a commonly served fish that is actually related to Sea Basses. If you’ve even seen a picture of grouper, you may know that it’s a large, rather ugly fish, though many enjoy its taste: firm, moist flesh with a...
Are the Non-Dairy Reddi-Wip Flavors Parve?

Are the Non-Dairy Reddi-Wip Flavors Parve?

You may have noticed that Reddi-Wip launched 2 new dairy-free flavors last week: Almond milk non-dairy whipped topping and Coconut milk non-dairy whipped topping. One of the first questions you may ask if you keep kosher is, are these new flavors certified kosher? And...

Does Pillivuyt dinnerware contain Lead?

Pillivuyt is dinnerware brand carried exclusively by Williams-Sonoma. Pillivuyt offers a variety of dinnerware sets and serving pieces, including platters, a cake stand, and serving bowls. Pillivuyt dinnerware is manufactured in France and most of their styles feature...

Is Alaska Pollock Kosher?

Alaska Pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus), also known as walleye pollock, is a member of the cod family. Alaska pollock has a milder flavor and lower oil content than pollock. It is often used for breaded fish fillets and fish sticks, and is also the most commonly used...

Is Pollock fish Kosher?

Pollock can refer to one of two species of fish. The first species (with the scientific name of Pollachius pollachius) is called many names including Atlantic pollock, European pollock, lieu jaune, and lythe. The other species (with the scientific name of Pollachius...

Is Filefish Kosher?

Filefish can refer to any species of topical (or subtropical) fish in the family Monacanthidae. They may also be known by the names of leatherjackets, foolfish, or shingles. Filefish have over 100 species, with over half found in Australia. Filefish are closely...

Is Sturgeon Kosher?

Sturgeon can refer to one of 27 different species of fish (in the family Acipenseridae). Sturgeon can be quite large fish, with some growing up to 12 feet! Sturgeon are primarily fished for their roe (to be processed into caviar), but their flesh is popular to be...

Is Pangasius fish Kosher?

Pangasius is one of the top 10 most consumed fish worldwide. Typically, the fish called Pangasius actually refers to basa fish, which is a species of catfish. Pangasius can more generally refer to  several species of a type of medium to large shark catfish.  ...

Is Scrod fish Kosher?

Scrod (sometimes called schrod) is typically a fillet of some type of whitefish that is sold as food, particularly along the New England coast and Atlantic Canada. Therefore, scrod does not actually refer to a specific type of fish. That being said, scrod is most...