Whether they are in fact catfish or not, they are not kosher. Sturgeon (family Acipenseriformes) as described earlier, its ganoid scales are not easily detached from its body, and thus are not “kaskeses”. read more
A: Catfish - (family Ictaluridae) lack scales entirely. Interesting for the kosher consumer to note, non-kosher catfish is reported to have a similar taste to the increasingly popular (and kosher variety of) tilapia. Catfish and tilapia fillets look almost identical, though catfish is notably cheaper. read more
The purpose of this list is to give the reader an idea of which species of fish are generally considered kosher. In practice however, its use is very limited. Unfortunately, the common, unscientific, names of fish are very inaccurate. read more
Interesting for the kosher consumer to note, non-kosher catfish is reported to have a similar taste to the increasingly popular (and kosher variety of) tilapia. Catfish and tilapia fillets look almost identical, though catfish is notably cheaper. read more
No. Cat fish is not Kosher. To be kosher, fish need scales and fins. The dictionary definition of cat fish is Any of numerous scaleless, chiefly freshwater fishes of the order Siluriformes, characteristically having whiskerlike barbels extending from the upper jaw. read more